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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: $30,394

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,166

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $35,100
Base Invoice $26,116 $31,344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
Cargo net 46 49
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
4-speed automatic 800  
Limited Extra Value Package   465
Floor mats   184
CD changer, in-dash   200
4.7L V8   1,760
AWD w/low range   2,275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
Cargo net 30 34
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
4-speed automatic 727  
Limited Extra Value Package   372
Floor mats   112
CD changer, in-dash   150
4.7L V8   1,572
AWD w/low range   2,029
Options (change) 1,874 4,933
Options (change) 1,425 4,269
Destination 625 745
Total Price $30,394 $40,778
Total Invoice $28,166 $36,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,970
Model Year20072008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V8
TransmissionA4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$30,394$40,778
Adjustments for Features0-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,394$36,043
Total Invoice$28,166$36,358
Adjustments for Features0-4,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,166$32,136

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20072008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power retractable rear window $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class II trailer hitch$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one)$50 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,570$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,222

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20072008
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in189.2 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height65.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.036.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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