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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: $33,008

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $43,120 $50,120
Base Invoice $27,992 $40,316 $46,845
Navigation system 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo cover 166    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 535 535
Navigation Package   1,690 1,690
AWD   1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,600 500
Power-folding second row seats   1,480  
Luxury Package   4,485  
Navigation system 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo cover 108    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 492 492
Navigation Package   1,563 1,563
AWD   1,309 1,309
Panoramic sunroof   1,472 460
Power-folding second row seats   1,363  
Luxury Package   4,128  
Options (change) 2,338 11,190 4,125
Options (change) 1,840 10,327 3,824
Destination 775 975 975
Total Price $33,008 $55,285 $55,220
Total Invoice $30,607 $51,618 $51,644

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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: $13,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,126
Model Year201220172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring350350 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)?, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$33,008$55,285$55,220
Adjustments for Features0-8,445-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,008$46,840$47,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$30,607$51,618$51,644
Adjustments for Features0-7,885-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,607$43,733$44,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$621

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring350350 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700 
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,060$14,505$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,445$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,885-7,290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122017
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
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
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested212562%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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