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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $17,068 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $16,025 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $39,995 | $42,610 | $42,780 | $62,805 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $37,196 | $39,627 | $39,787 | $58,408 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | ||||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | ||||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | |||
| Options (change) | 482 | 623 | 5,295 | 1,510 | 5,005 | 1,100 |
| Options (change) | 314 | 405 | 4,872 | 1,388 | 4,604 | 1,012 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $46,240 | $45,070 | $48,735 | $64,855 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $43,018 | $41,965 | $45,341 | $60,370 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,923 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,024 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 467hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T8 | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $46,240 | $45,070 | $48,735 | $64,855 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -3,620 | -3,045 | -3,720 | -2,120 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,102 | $29,143 | $42,620 | $42,025 | $45,015 | $62,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $595 | $0 | $2,990 | $20,710 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $43,018 | $41,965 | $45,341 | $60,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -834 | 0 | -3,368 | -2,835 | -3,461 | -1,973 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,106 | $27,035 | $39,650 | $39,130 | $41,880 | $58,397 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $520 | $0 | $2,750 | $19,267 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | |||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,770 | $6,870 | $10,490 | $9,915 | $10,590 | $8,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $3,620 | $3,045 | $3,720 | $2,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -834 | 0 | -3,368 | -2,835 | -3,461 | -1,973 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | RC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 54% |
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