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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: $30,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $41,900 $50,275
Base Invoice $26,116 $39,177 $47,013
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
Premium Package   1,085  
Wood trim   400  
Heated front seats   440  
AWD   1,400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,600 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 727    
Premium Package   999  
Wood trim   368  
Heated front seats   405  
AWD   1,309  
Panoramic sunroof   1,472 460
Options (change) 1,868 4,925 500
Options (change) 1,466 4,553 460
Destination 625 950 950
Total Price $30,388 $47,775 $51,725
Total Invoice $28,207 $44,680 $48,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,619
Model Year200720162016
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$30,388$47,775$51,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,260-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,388$41,515$44,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$28,207$44,680$48,423
Adjustments for Features0-5,854-6,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,207$38,826$41,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,941

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200720162016
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,320$11,580$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,260$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,854-6,656

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in192.5 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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