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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: $33,218

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Touring300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $44,060
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 69
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500
AWD   0
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 49
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 460
AWD   0
Options (change) 2,548 569
Options (change) 1,976 509
Destination 775 1,025
Total Price $33,218 $45,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus NX 300 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,330
Model Year20122021
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Touring300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4235hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$33,218$45,654
Adjustments for Features0-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,218$42,059

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20122021
ModelForesterNX
Trim2.5 XT Touring300 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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$5,585$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20122021
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300 Luxury

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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