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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,124

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,991

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $28,450
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $26,601
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo net 90 90 90 49
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 200
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 315
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Floor mats       225
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo net 58 58 58 35
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 120
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 210
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 2,092 742 742 789
Options (change) 1,625 468 468 505
Destination 850 850 850 885
Total Price $31,737 $32,387 $35,387 $30,124
Total Invoice $29,430 $30,103 $32,887 $27,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $884
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4176hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,737$32,387$35,387$30,124
Adjustments for Features-2,505-2,740-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,232$29,647$32,447$30,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,430$30,103$32,887$27,991
Adjustments for Features-2,323-2,547-2,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,107$27,556$30,155$27,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$3,048$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,320$6,555$6,755$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$2,740$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,323-2,547-2,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in179.9 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height66.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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