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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: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,456

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $39,660
Base Invoice $26,116 $37,083
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Premium Package   2,260
Heated front seats   640
AWD   1,400
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Premium Package   2,115
Heated front seats   588
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 2,140 4,300
Options (change) 1,695 4,012
Destination 645 895
Total Price $30,680 $44,855
Total Invoice $28,456 $41,990

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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: $9,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,125
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,680$44,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$40,145
Total Invoice$28,456$41,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,456$37,581

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,145$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,409

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in187.8 in
Width68.3 in74.2 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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