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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: $32,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,720

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $40,970
Base Invoice $26,707 $38,306
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Rear bumper protector 78  
iPod integration 223  
Navigation Package   1,915
Premium Package   2,260
Heated front seats   640
AWD   1,400
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Rear bumper protector 51  
iPod integration 145  
Navigation Package   1,769
Premium Package   2,115
Heated front seats   588
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 2,985 6,215
Options (change) 2,318 5,781
Destination 695 925
Total Price $32,175 $48,110
Total Invoice $29,720 $45,012

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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: $11,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,587
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,175$48,110
Adjustments for Features0-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,175$44,150
Total Invoice$29,720$45,012
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,720$41,307

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$4,620$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,705

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length179.5 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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