Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2017 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,994

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,106

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,178

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $37,625
Base Invoice $32,028 $34,049
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
AC power outlet 415 100
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Xenon HID headlights   875
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
AC power outlet 311 80
Premium Package   2,028
Navigation Package   2,085
Unbranded 12 speakers   88
Xenon HID headlights   700
Adaptive cruise control   1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Heated front seats   512
AWD   1,267
Options (change) 2,824 9,990
Options (change) 2,203 8,360
Destination 875 875
Total Price $37,994 $48,490
Total Invoice $35,106 $43,284

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Lexus RX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,635
Model Year20172010
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4275hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$37,994$48,490
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,499$48,490
Total Invoice$35,106$43,284
Adjustments for Features-4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,649$43,284

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172010
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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$7,850$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4570

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172010
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested117542%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested252591%
Total Not Requested2509%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.