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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: $33,746

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,918

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $31,090 $38,595
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,603 $35,508
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Universal garage door opener 82    
iPod integration 223    
Skid plates 584    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Satellite radio 453    
Cargo net 46 49 49
Cargo tray 75 99 99
Remote start 432 529 529
Navigation system 1,800    
Premium Package   4,775  
Floor mats   199 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Universal garage door opener 54    
iPod integration 145    
Skid plates 380    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Satellite radio 340    
Cargo net 30 34 34
Cargo tray 46 64 64
Remote start 324 380 380
Navigation system 1,650    
Premium Package   4,251  
Floor mats   126 126
Options (change) 4,856 5,651 876
Options (change) 3,814 4,855 604
Destination 695 810 810
Total Price $33,746 $37,551 $40,281
Total Invoice $30,918 $34,268 $36,922

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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: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,845
Model Year200920122012
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$33,746$37,551$40,281
Adjustments for Features-5400-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,206$37,551$38,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405
Total Invoice$30,918$34,268$36,922
Adjustments for Features-4950-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,423$34,268$35,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,439

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200920122012
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,270$4,730$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4950-1,215

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092012
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in189.9 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height65.9 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.546.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Total Requested322582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

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

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