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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: $30,831 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $19,919 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,722 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $18,479 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $42,790 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $39,796 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 500 |
| Navigation Package | 1,530 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,700 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | ||
| Fog lights | 410 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 460 |
| Navigation Package | 1,416 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,484 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | ||
| Fog lights | 376 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,641 | 1,641 | 7,035 |
| Options (change) | 1,341 | 1,341 | 6,480 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 925 |
| Total Price | $30,831 | $32,431 | $50,750 |
| Total Invoice | $28,722 | $30,220 | $47,201 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,614 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,265 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $30,831 | $32,431 | $50,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -1,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,831 | $32,056 | $49,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,225 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,722 | $30,220 | $47,201 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -349 | -1,214 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,722 | $29,871 | $45,987 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,149 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| 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 | $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 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,885 | $6,260 | $7,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $1,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -349 | -1,214 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | RC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,749 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 25% |
| 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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