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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: $31,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $36,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,106

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $29,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSC
Trim2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,495 $66,355
Base Invoice $26,707 $57,728
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo net 46  
Preferred Accessory Package   197
Rear spoiler   440
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo net 30  
Preferred Accessory Package   117
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 2,111 637
Options (change) 1,704 469
Destination 695 765
Total Price $31,301 $67,757
Total Invoice $29,106 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,135
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSC
Trim2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine224hp H4288hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,301$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,301$62,332
Total Invoice$29,106$58,962
Adjustments for Features0-4,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,106$54,241

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSC
Trim2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
Surround sound$250 
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 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$6,745$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,721

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in178.5 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height65.9 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft38.8 ft3

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

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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