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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: $37,411

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,560

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $39,660
Base Invoice $30,836 $37,083
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 74  
AC power outlet 409 100
Premium Package   2,260
Navigation Package   2,775
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Xenon HID headlights   515
Heated front seats   640
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 48  
AC power outlet 306 92
Premium Package   2,115
Navigation Package   2,563
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Xenon HID headlights   473
Heated front seats   588
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 3,591 9,190
Options (change) 2,899 8,520
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,411 $49,745
Total Invoice $34,560 $46,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,704
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$37,411$49,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,411$48,425
Total Invoice$34,560$46,498
Adjustments for Features0-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,560$45,264

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,585$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft380.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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