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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: $32,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $41,900 $50,275
Base Invoice $26,707 $39,177 $47,013
Navigation system 1,800    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 78    
iPod integration 223    
Navigation Package   1,750 1,750
Premium Package   1,085  
Wood trim   400  
Heated front seats   440  
AWD   1,400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,600 500
Navigation system 1,501    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 51    
iPod integration 145    
Navigation Package   1,619 1,619
Premium Package   999  
Wood trim   368  
Heated front seats   405  
AWD   1,309  
Panoramic sunroof   1,472 460
Options (change) 3,417 6,675 2,250
Options (change) 2,642 6,172 2,079
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $32,607 $49,525 $53,475
Total Invoice $30,044 $46,299 $50,042

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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: $11,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,548
Model Year201020162016
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,607$49,525$53,475
Adjustments for Features0-5,035-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,607$44,490$47,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,875
Total Invoice$30,044$46,299$50,042
Adjustments for Features0-4,707-5,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,044$41,592$44,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201020162016
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $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 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$4,845$9,880$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,035$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,707-5,718

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102016
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in74.6 in
Height65.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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