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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: $32,555

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $39,075
Base Invoice $27,992 $36,537
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   875
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 460
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Heated front seats   588
Xenon HID headlights   807
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 1,885 8,390
Options (change) 1,500 7,785
Destination 775 875
Total Price $32,555 $48,340
Total Invoice $30,267 $45,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,055
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4275hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,555$48,340
Adjustments for Features0-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$44,195
Total Invoice$30,267$45,197
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,267$41,322

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
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 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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,585$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,875

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012
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.4,348 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 in55.6 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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