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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: $28,623

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelForesterForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $43,985 $45,725
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 49 49
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42   99 99
Cargo organizer 115 115 149 149
All-weather floor mats 55 55 249 249
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Roof rack crossbars     185 185
Cargo cover     155 155
Floor mats     224 224
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 35 35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28   72 72
Cargo organizer 72 72 90 90
All-weather floor mats 33 33 145 145
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Roof rack crossbars     110 110
Cargo cover     95 95
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 1,103 1,244 1,110 1,110
Options (change) 712 803 686 686
Destination 625 625 1,175 1,175
Total Price $28,623 $29,764 $46,270 $48,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,848
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelForesterForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 15?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/60-20245/60-20
Total Price$28,623$29,764$46,270$48,010
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,950-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,723$29,764$41,320$43,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year2006200620202020
ModelForesterForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power retractable rear window  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Skid plates  $150$150
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
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
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,120$4,220$9,170$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,950$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8280-199-192

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062020
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in190.2 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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