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Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,456

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $27,895
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $26,116
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 500  
Premium Package 1,110    
Heated front seats 440    
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Panoramic sunroof 1,703 460  
Premium Package 1,020    
Heated front seats 405    
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,800 1,900 2,140
Options (change) 4,437 1,769 1,695
Destination 995 995 645
Total Price $49,065 $53,165 $30,680
Total Invoice $45,889 $49,766 $28,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,591
Model Year201820182008
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$49,065$53,165$30,680
Adjustments for Features-8,385-9,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,680$43,605$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$45,889$49,766$28,456
Adjustments for Features-7,842-8,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,047$40,817$28,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,770$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$14,080$15,255$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,385$9,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,842-8,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length192.5 in176.6 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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