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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: $32,889

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,275

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $34,350
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,674
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Skid plates 584  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo net 46 49
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo cover 166  
Navigation system 1,800 2,420
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   184
Rear spoiler   200
4.7L V8   1,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Skid plates 380  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo net 30 34
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo cover 108  
Navigation system 1,650 1,987
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   112
Rear spoiler   160
4.7L V8   1,572
Options (change) 3,999 5,263
Options (change) 3,171 4,424
Destination 695 605
Total Price $32,889 $40,218
Total Invoice $30,275 $35,703

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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: $7,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,534
Model Year20092006
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V8
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$32,889$40,218
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,774$40,218
Total Invoice$30,275$35,703
Adjustments for Features-1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,169$35,703

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092006
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power retractable rear window $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1060

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092006
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in189.2 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height65.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.536.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft375.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

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