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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: $35,707

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $32,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,250

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $26,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $66,805 $34,295
Base Invoice $58,788 $32,028
Rear spoiler 440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear spoiler 352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 440 537
Options (change) 352 347
Destination 825 875
Total Price $68,070 $35,707
Total Invoice $59,965 $33,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,433
Model Year20092017
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$68,070$35,707
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,615$35,707
Total Invoice$59,965$33,250
Adjustments for Features-1,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,683$33,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,805$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelSCForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length178.5 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height53.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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