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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: $32,767

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,408

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,148

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $34,480 $36,580
Base Invoice $26,707 $32,240 $34,204
Navigation system 1,800 2,140 2,140
Bodyside moldings 238    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Cargo cover 166    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82   125
Comfort Package   690 565
Heated front seats   440 440
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
AWD   1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,501 1,977 1,977
Bodyside moldings 155    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Cargo cover 108    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54   116
Comfort Package   637 519
Heated front seats   405 404
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
AWD   1,309 1,309
Options (change) 3,577 5,770 5,770
Options (change) 2,746 5,340 5,337
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $32,767 $41,175 $43,275
Total Invoice $30,148 $38,505 $40,466

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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: $6,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,618
Model Year201020152015
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$32,767$41,175$43,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,767$39,315$40,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$30,148$38,505$40,466
Adjustments for Features0-1,739-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,148$36,766$38,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year201020152015
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$6,195$8,055$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,739-2,300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20102015
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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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10024%
Total Not Requested32576%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
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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