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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: $36,854

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,140

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $31,569 $40,457 $47,002
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
AWD   1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 500
Power-folding second row seats   1,480  
Luxury Package   4,180  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
AWD   1,309 1,309
Panoramic sunroof   1,703 460
Power-folding second row seats   1,363  
Luxury Package   3,848  
Options (change) 2,209 11,030 4,020
Options (change) 1,721 10,179 3,725
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $36,854 $55,295 $55,285
Total Invoice $34,140 $51,631 $51,722

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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: $13,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,580
Model Year201620182018
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)225/55-18255/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$36,854$55,295$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,260-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,854$50,035$50,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$34,140$51,631$51,722
Adjustments for Features0-4,911-4,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,140$46,720$47,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$783

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201620182018
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  
PIN Code Access$10  
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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  
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
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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
Steering-linked fog lights$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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700 
Wood trim $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$7,370$12,630$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,911-4,219

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162018
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested120037%
Total Not Requested207563%

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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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