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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: $29,913 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $22,166 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,553 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $20,729 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,495 | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 |
| Base Invoice | $24,355 | $26,707 | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 399 | 399 | 399 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | 4,105 | ||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,501 | 1,501 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 280 | 280 | 280 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,355 | 2,355 | 2,355 | ||
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | 3,777 | ||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,223 | 2,856 | 12,524 | 8,334 | 11,439 |
| Options (change) | 2,503 | 2,228 | 11,388 | 7,531 | 10,388 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $29,913 | $32,046 | $53,654 | $52,079 | $55,424 |
| Total Invoice | $27,553 | $29,630 | $49,708 | $48,282 | $51,362 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,836 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,642 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $29,913 | $32,046 | $53,654 | $52,079 | $55,424 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -3,280 | -3,330 | -3,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,913 | $31,811 | $50,374 | $48,749 | $52,419 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,898 | $1,625 | $0 | $3,670 |
| Total Invoice | $27,553 | $29,630 | $49,708 | $48,282 | $51,362 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -217 | -3,039 | -3,087 | -2,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,553 | $29,413 | $46,669 | $45,195 | $48,577 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,860 | $1,474 | $0 | $3,382 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,160 | $6,395 | $9,440 | $9,490 | $9,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $3,280 | $3,330 | $3,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -217 | -3,039 | -3,087 | -2,785 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | RC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 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% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Boost gauge | 75 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2875 | 91% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Total Not Requested | 2650 | 97% |
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% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2800 | 91% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
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