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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: $33,836

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $33,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterSC
TrimLimitedTouring430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $66,355
Navigation system 1,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Cargo net 68 68  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Rear spoiler     440
Navigation system 1,156    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Cargo net 44 44  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 2,066 716 637
Options (change) 1,619 463 469
Destination 975 975 765
Total Price $33,836 $35,986 $67,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,158
Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterSC
TrimLimitedTouring430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine182hp H4182hp H4288hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,836$35,986$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,836$31,926$64,852
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterSC
TrimLimitedTouring430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Total Value of Features$8,865$12,925$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-2,528

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in103.1 in
Length182.1 in178.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height67.5 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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