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Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,646

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $35,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $28,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $66,355 $29,995
Base Invoice $57,728 $28,084
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Rear spoiler 440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Rear spoiler 352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 637 1,926
Options (change) 469 1,547
Destination 765 725
Total Price $67,757 $32,646
Total Invoice $58,962 $30,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,747
Model Year20082011
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$67,757$32,646
Adjustments for Features-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,322$32,646
Total Invoice$58,962$30,356
Adjustments for Features-3,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,103$30,356

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$11,545$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelSCForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length178.5 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height53.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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