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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,894

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $65,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $60,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterLCLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $92,000 $96,510
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $84,640 $88,788
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     390 390
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     360 360
Options (change) 574 715 390 390
Options (change) 418 509 360 360
Destination 625 625 995 995
Total Price $27,894 $29,235 $93,385 $97,895
Total Invoice $25,973 $27,250 $85,995 $90,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,120
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterLCLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4471hp V8295hp V6 H
TransmissionA4M5T10B10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$27,894$29,235$93,385$97,895
Adjustments for Features-9000-8,405-8,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,994$29,235$84,980$89,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$4,335
Total Invoice$25,973$27,250$85,995$90,143
Adjustments for Features-8380-7,740-7,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,135$27,250$78,255$82,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0$3,987

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterLCLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,095$6,195$14,600$14,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$8,405$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-8380-7,740-7,901

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in113.0 in
Length176.6 in187.4 in
Width68.3 in75.6 in
Height65.0 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft35.4 ft3

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