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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: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $17,243 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $16,028 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $39,995 | $42,610 | $42,780 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $37,196 | $39,627 | $39,787 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | |||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | |||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Options (change) | 487 | 715 | 5,295 | 1,510 | 5,005 |
| Options (change) | 362 | 509 | 4,872 | 1,388 | 4,604 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $46,240 | $45,070 | $48,735 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $43,018 | $41,965 | $45,341 |
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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: $14,813 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,767 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $46,240 | $45,070 | $48,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -3,645 | -3,070 | -3,745 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,187 | $29,255 | $42,595 | $42,000 | $44,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $595 | $0 | $2,990 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $43,018 | $41,965 | $45,341 |
| Adjustments for Features | -597 | 0 | -3,391 | -2,858 | -3,484 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,340 | $27,270 | $39,627 | $39,107 | $41,857 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $520 | $0 | $2,750 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,010 | $6,370 | $10,015 | $9,440 | $10,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $3,645 | $3,070 | $3,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -597 | 0 | -3,391 | -2,858 | -3,484 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2008 | 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 |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | 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 |
| 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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