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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: $30,788

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $16,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelForesterRX
TrimPremium350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $39,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Power liftgate 450  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo cover 172  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Premium Package   2,260
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated front seats   640
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Power liftgate 413  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo cover 111  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Premium Package   2,115
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated front seats   588
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 3,118 6,300
Options (change) 2,453 5,852
Destination 975 895
Total Price $30,788 $46,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,638
Model Year20192013
ModelForesterRX
TrimPremium350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,788$46,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,788$43,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterRX
TrimPremium350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,764

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length182.1 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height67.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft380.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

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%
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 surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105043%
Total Not Requested140057%

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