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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: $17,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,072

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $43,120 $50,120
Base Invoice $33,675 $40,316 $46,845
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Blind spot warning system   1,065 1,065
Luxury Package   4,485  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640  
Navigation Package   1,690 1,690
Panoramic sunroof   1,600 500
AWD   1,400 1,400
Steering-linked headlights   415 415
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Blind spot warning system   980 980
Luxury Package   4,128  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   589  
Navigation Package   1,563 1,563
Panoramic sunroof   1,472 460
AWD   1,309 1,309
Steering-linked headlights   383 383
Options (change) 746 11,295 5,070
Options (change) 482 10,424 4,695
Destination 915 975 975
Total Price $37,751 $55,390 $56,165
Total Invoice $35,072 $51,715 $52,515

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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: $14,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,767
Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterRXRX
Trim2.0XT Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$37,751$55,390$56,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,751$52,310$53,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825
Total Invoice$35,072$51,715$52,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,876-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,072$48,839$49,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$843

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820172017
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
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
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim, alternative type $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$7,800$10,880$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,876-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Lexus RX 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested175051%
Total Not Requested167549%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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