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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: $37,069

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,252

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $39,075
Base Invoice $30,927 $36,537
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AC power outlet 415 100
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   875
AWD   1,400
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AC power outlet 311 92
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Heated front seats   588
Xenon HID headlights   807
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 3,124 9,490
Options (change) 2,475 8,797
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,069 $49,440
Total Invoice $34,252 $46,209

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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: $11,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,700
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4275hp 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$37,069$49,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,069$48,095
Total Invoice$34,252$46,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,252$44,952

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152012
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$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 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$6,210$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152012
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.4,348 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 in55.6 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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