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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: $32,513

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $43,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo cover 166  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 69
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo cover 108  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 49
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation system 1,650  
AWD   0
Options (change) 3,623 69
Options (change) 2,925 49
Destination 695 1,025
Total Price $32,513 $45,054

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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: $8,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,060
Model Year20092020
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$32,513$45,054
Adjustments for Features0-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,513$40,644

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$5,270$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-105

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterNX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length179.5 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300 Luxury

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

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