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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: $29,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $63,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $57,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterLCLC
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $92,000 $96,510
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $84,640 $88,788
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 888 888    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Options (change) 1,278 1,278 0 0
Options (change) 1,069 1,069 0 0
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $29,948 $31,948 $92,995 $97,505
Total Invoice $27,938 $29,836 $85,635 $89,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,677
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterLCLC
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4471hp V8295hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T4T10B10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$29,948$31,948$92,995$97,505
Adjustments for Features0-375-4,365-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,948$31,573$88,630$92,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$4,335
Total Invoice$27,938$29,836$85,635$89,783
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,020-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$29,486$81,615$85,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,548$0$3,988

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterLCLC
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
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
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
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
Traffic information$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$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,085$7,460$11,450$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$4,365$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350-4,020-4,180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in113.0 in
Length179.5 in187.4 in
Width70.1 in75.6 in
Height65.9 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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