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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: $14,959

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Model Year20082021
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $44,060
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46 69
Universal garage door opener 87  
AWD   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   459
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30 49
Universal garage door opener 56  
AWD   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   325
Options (change) 2,114 528
Options (change) 1,678 374
Destination 645 1,025
Total Price $30,654 $45,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus NX 300 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,231
Model Year20082021
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$30,654$45,613
Adjustments for Features0-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,654$39,378

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20082021
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
App support $0
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
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,745$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20082021
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 Luxury

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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