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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: $34,328

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $35,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,990

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $30,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelForesterSC
Trim2.0XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,995 $68,405
Base Invoice $30,836 $60,880
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Rear spoiler   440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 508 440
Options (change) 329 352
Destination 825 875
Total Price $34,328 $69,720
Total Invoice $31,990 $62,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,004
Model Year20142010
ModelForesterSC
Trim2.0XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp H4288hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,328$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,328$66,225
Total Invoice$31,990$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,990$58,994

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20142010
ModelForesterSC
Trim2.0XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,060$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,113

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20142010
ModelForesterSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in178.5 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft38.8 ft3

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