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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: $34,802 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $18,357 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,317 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $16,957 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | ||
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,160 | 1,160 | |||
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | |||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,160 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,067 | 1,067 | |||
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | |||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,067 | ||||
| Options (change) | 797 | 797 | 13,604 | 9,414 | 9,209 |
| Options (change) | 515 | 515 | 12,380 | 8,523 | 8,335 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $34,802 | $37,802 | $54,734 | $53,159 | $53,194 |
| Total Invoice | $32,317 | $35,105 | $50,700 | $49,274 | $49,309 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,192 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,663 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,802 | $37,802 | $54,734 | $53,159 | $53,194 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,835 | -3,135 | -950 | -1,000 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,967 | $34,667 | $53,784 | $52,159 | $53,194 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,625 | $0 | $1,035 |
| Total Invoice | $32,317 | $35,105 | $50,700 | $49,274 | $49,309 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,633 | -2,911 | -880 | -927 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,684 | $32,194 | $49,820 | $48,347 | $49,309 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,473 | $0 | $962 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,775 | $9,075 | $6,890 | $6,940 | $5,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,835 | $3,135 | $950 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,633 | -2,911 | -880 | -927 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | RC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 23% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 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 | 950 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2200 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 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 | 850 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 69% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 22% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
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