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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,848

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $39,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $33,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterSC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $66,355
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $57,728
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Rear spoiler 353 353 440
Cargo net 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Rear spoiler 230 230 352
Cargo net 30 30  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Options (change) 528 669 637
Options (change) 344 435 469
Destination 625 625 765
Total Price $27,848 $29,189 $67,757
Total Invoice $25,899 $27,176 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,786
Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterSC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4288hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,848$29,189$67,757
Adjustments for Features-9000-8,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,948$29,189$59,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$25,899$27,176$58,962
Adjustments for Features-8370-7,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,062$27,176$51,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,114$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterSC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Power antenna  $100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,920$5,020$13,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-7,114

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in178.5 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height65.0 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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