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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: $37,288

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,416

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $37,400
Base Invoice $30,927 $33,099
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Class II trailer hitch 634 415
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,840
Navigation system   2,650
Adaptive cruise control   600
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Class II trailer hitch 475 295
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,556
Navigation system   2,225
Adaptive cruise control   480
AWD   1,239
Options (change) 3,343 8,570
Options (change) 2,639 7,327
Destination 850 765
Total Price $37,288 $46,735
Total Invoice $34,416 $41,191

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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: $9,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,987
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$37,288$46,735
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,058$46,735
Total Invoice$34,416$41,191
Adjustments for Features-2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,204$41,191

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,510$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length180.9 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft384.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested212560%

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