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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $7,749

Lexus NX 300   
Difference: $22,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,237

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $3,595
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,647
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46 69
Universal garage door opener 87 150
4-speed automatic 800  
Sunroof   1,100
Heated front seats   440
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30 49
Universal garage door opener 56 140
4-speed automatic 727  
Sunroof   1,012
Heated front seats   405
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 1,914 3,159
Options (change) 1,496 2,915
Destination 625 995
Total Price $30,434 $7,749
Total Invoice $28,237 $37,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,874
Model Year20072018
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,434$7,749
Adjustments for Features0-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,434$4,614
Total Invoice$28,237$37,557
Adjustments for Features0-15,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,237$22,363

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,245$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,194

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterNX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in182.3 in
Width68.3 in73.6 in
Height65.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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