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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: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $35,285 $37,385
Base Invoice $26,116 $32,993 $34,957
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46 69 69
Universal garage door opener 87 150 125
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Heated front seats   440 440
AWD   1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   459  
Navigation system     1,815
Comfort Package     565
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30 49 49
Universal garage door opener 56 140 116
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Heated front seats   405 405
AWD   1,309 1,309
Illuminated door sill trim plates   325  
Navigation system     1,677
Comfort Package     519
Options (change) 2,114 3,618 5,514
Options (change) 1,678 3,240 5,087
Destination 645 975 975
Total Price $30,654 $39,878 $43,874
Total Invoice $28,439 $37,208 $41,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,334
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$30,654$39,878$43,874
Adjustments for Features0-2,610-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,654$37,268$39,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,421
Total Invoice$28,439$37,208$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-3,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,439$34,773$37,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,333

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,920$9,530$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,435-3,913

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20082017
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 200t

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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