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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,751

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,072

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $33,675 $40,457 $47,002
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535
Heated steering wheel   150  
Heated front seats   440  
Steering-linked headlights   515 515
AWD   1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492
Heated steering wheel   139  
Heated front seats   405  
Steering-linked headlights   473 473
AWD   1,309 1,309
Panoramic sunroof   1,703 460
Options (change) 746 8,120 5,070
Options (change) 482 7,497 4,690
Destination 915 995 995
Total Price $37,751 $52,385 $56,335
Total Invoice $35,072 $48,949 $52,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,050
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$37,751$52,385$56,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,751$50,430$53,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,875
Total Invoice$35,072$48,949$52,687
Adjustments for Features0-1,827-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,072$47,122$49,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,731

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,250$9,205$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,827-2,834

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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