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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: $37,751

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,072

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $39,760
Base Invoice $33,675 $37,177
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Luxury Package   4,520
Comfort Package   1,340
Navigation Package   2,775
AWD   1,400
Blind spot warning system   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Luxury Package   4,191
Comfort Package   1,232
Navigation Package   2,563
AWD   1,309
Blind spot warning system   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 746 12,535
Options (change) 482 11,595
Destination 915 910
Total Price $37,751 $53,205
Total Invoice $35,072 $49,682

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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: $15,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,395
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp 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)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$37,751$53,205
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,751$52,975
Total Invoice$35,072$49,682
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,072$49,467

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182014
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 
AC power outlet $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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$7,800$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,343 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 in55.5 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

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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