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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: $32,813

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,178

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $35,285 $37,385
Base Invoice $26,707 $32,993 $34,957
Navigation system 1,800 1,815 1,815
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Cargo cover 166    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo net 46 69 69
Universal garage door opener 82   125
Comfort Package   690 565
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
Heated front seats   440 440
AWD   1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,501 1,677 1,677
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Cargo cover 108    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo net 30 49 49
Universal garage door opener 54   116
Comfort Package   637 519
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Heated front seats   405 405
AWD   1,309 1,309
Options (change) 3,623 5,514 5,514
Options (change) 2,776 5,089 5,087
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $32,813 $41,774 $43,874
Total Invoice $30,178 $39,057 $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: $7,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,140
Model Year201020172017
ModelForesterNXNX
Trim2.5 XT Limited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$32,813$41,774$43,874
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,813$39,914$41,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$30,178$39,057$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,739-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,178$37,318$38,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,401

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year201020172017
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 Year20102017
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, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
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, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
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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