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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $39,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $33,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $68,405 $27,895
Base Invoice $60,880 $26,116
Rear spoiler 440 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Rear spoiler 352 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 440 2,068
Options (change) 352 1,648
Destination 875 645
Total Price $69,720 $30,608
Total Invoice $62,107 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,587
Model Year20102008
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$69,720$30,608
Adjustments for Features-6,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,860$30,608
Total Invoice$62,107$28,409
Adjustments for Features-6,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,996$28,409

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelSCForester
Trim4302.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Power antenna$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$13,005$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelSCForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length178.5 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height53.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.857.7 ft3

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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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