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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: $30,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,305
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,881
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 49
Cargo tray 75 99
Satellite radio 445  
Premium Package   2,205
Roof rack crossbars   185
Floor mats   199
Sunroof   850
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,740
4-speed automatic 909  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 34
Cargo tray 46 64
Satellite radio 334  
Premium Package   1,962
Roof rack crossbars   110
Floor mats   126
Sunroof   757
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,601
Options (change) 2,400 5,327
Options (change) 1,862 4,654
Destination 645 810
Total Price $30,940 $36,442
Total Invoice $28,623 $33,345

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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: $3,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,997
Model Year20082011
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$30,940$36,442
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,940$34,557
Total Invoice$28,623$33,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,623$31,620

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082011
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$5,620$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,725

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,675 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 SR5

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%

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