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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: $34,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $43,985 $45,725
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Skid plates 584    
Satellite radio 453    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo net 46 49 49
Cargo cover 166 155 155
All-weather floor mats 69 249 249
Remote start 432 499 499
Cargo tray 75    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   99 99
Floor mats   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,501    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Skid plates 380    
Satellite radio 340    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo net 30 35 35
Cargo cover 108 95 95
All-weather floor mats 39 145 145
Remote start 324 380 380
Cargo tray 46    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   72 72
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 5,091 1,275 1,275
Options (change) 3,812 866 866
Destination 695 1,175 1,175
Total Price $34,281 $46,435 $48,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,233
Model Year201020202020
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/19 MPG16/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 15?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-20245/60-20
Total Price$34,281$46,435$48,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,360-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,281$45,075$46,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201020202020
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedNightshade
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,845$6,205$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60-58

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20102020
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in190.2 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height65.9 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 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 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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