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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,411

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForester4Runner
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $38,400
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $35,328
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Class II trailer hitch 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Roof rack crossbars     185
Floor mats     199
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Class II trailer hitch 192 192  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Roof rack crossbars     110
Floor mats     126
Options (change) 891 1,074 433
Options (change) 579 698 270
Destination 625 625 810
Total Price $28,411 $29,594 $39,643
Total Invoice $26,205 $27,328 $36,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,741
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForester4Runner
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/60-20
Total Price$28,411$29,594$39,643
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,536$29,594$36,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$26,205$27,328$36,408
Adjustments for Features-8070-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,398$27,328$33,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForester4Runner
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,895$4,020$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-8070-3,269

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062011
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in189.9 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.046.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft388.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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