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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: $37,002

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,254

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $43,120 $50,120
Base Invoice $30,836 $40,316 $46,845
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Rear bumper protector 92    
Door sill trim plates 36    
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  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130    
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Rear bumper protector 59    
Door sill trim plates 23    
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) 3,182 10,655 3,590
Options (change) 2,593 9,835 3,332
Destination 825 975 975
Total Price $37,002 $54,750 $54,685
Total Invoice $34,254 $51,126 $51,152

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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: $12,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,091
Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$37,002$54,750$54,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,120-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,002$49,630$50,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$34,254$51,126$51,152
Adjustments for Features0-4,781-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,254$46,345$46,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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 $100
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,310$12,430$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,781-4,181

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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 reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested197558%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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