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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007--2006-2012-2008 | 2007--2006-2012-2008 | 2007--2006-2012-2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X | Sports 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | Base | Sport | Limited |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | ||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
| The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Requires external spare tire. | ||||||||
| Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | ||||||||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading. | ||||||||
| Replaces and includes value of smaller sunroofs. | ||||||||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||
| Includes CD player. | ||||||||
| A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||
| Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||
| Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
| Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
All Weather Package
Tow Prep Package
Tow Prep Package
Tow Prep Package
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