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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,878

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelForesterNXNXNX
TrimPremium300300 F Sport300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $37,610 $39,710 $44,060
Eyesight Package 1,695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230      
Cargo cover 172      
Cargo net 68 69 69 69
Universal garage door opener 120 150 125  
Power liftgate 450 400 400  
Door sill trim plates 53      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   900 900 900
Sunroof   1,100    
Heated front seats   440    
AWD   1,400 1,400 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   459   459
Navigation system     1,815  
Premium Package     2,705  
Eyesight Package 1,412      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149      
Cargo cover 111      
Cargo net 44 49 49 49
Universal garage door opener 78 140 116  
Power liftgate 413 368 368  
Door sill trim plates 34      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   828 828 828
Sunroof   1,012    
Heated front seats   405    
AWD   1,309 1,309 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   325   325
Navigation system     1,677  
Premium Package     2,488  
Options (change) 3,033 4,918 7,414 1,428
Options (change) 2,399 4,436 6,835 1,202
Destination 1,050 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $31,878 $43,553 $48,149 $46,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus NX 300 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,440
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelForesterNXNXNX
TrimPremium300300 F Sport300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4235hp I4235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,878$43,553$48,149$46,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-3,305-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,878$42,273$44,844$41,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$2,886$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelForesterNXNXNX
TrimPremium300300 F Sport300 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Self-repairing paint $0$0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Navigation app $50  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$8,155$10,180$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$3,305$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-540-218

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20212021
ModelForesterNX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length182.1 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in73.6 in
Height67.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300 F Sport

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested117598%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155083%
Total Not Requested32517%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300 Luxury

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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