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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $41,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $35,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelForesterForesterSC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $68,405
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $60,880
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 352
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Options (change) 840 1,068 440
Options (change) 592 739 352
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $69,720
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $62,107

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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: $34,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,265
Model Year200820082010
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, 7155, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,180$29,608$69,720
Adjustments for Features-6400-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$61,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$62,107
Adjustments for Features-5940-7,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$54,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200820082010
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Power antenna  $100
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,345$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-7,269

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20082010
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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