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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: $32,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,563

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $36,370
Base Invoice $28,084 $32,186
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 2,350
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Class II trailer hitch 468 415
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   3,740
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,980
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Class II trailer hitch 351 295
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,992
AWD   1,239
Options (change) 2,152 8,570
Options (change) 1,684 7,038
Destination 795 695
Total Price $32,942 $45,635
Total Invoice $30,563 $39,919

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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: $10,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,764
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4223hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,942$45,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,942$43,815
Total Invoice$30,563$39,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,563$38,327

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.5 XT Touring330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,360$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,592

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.9 in
Length169.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested197559%

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