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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: $33,964

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,306

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $31,090 $38,595
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,603 $35,508
Utility Package 705    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo net 48 49 49
Remote start 432 529 529
Premium Package   4,775  
Floor mats   199 199
Roof rack crossbars   185 185
Cargo tray   99 99
Utility Package 492    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo net 31 34 34
Remote start 324 380 380
Premium Package   4,251  
Floor mats   126 126
Roof rack crossbars   110 110
Cargo tray   64 64
Options (change) 3,294 5,836 1,061
Options (change) 2,539 4,965 714
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $33,964 $37,736 $40,466
Total Invoice $31,306 $34,378 $37,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,376
Model Year201220122012
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringSR5Limited
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)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$33,964$37,736$40,466
Adjustments for Features-1,4150-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,549$37,736$39,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,555
Total Invoice$31,306$34,378$37,032
Adjustments for Features-1,3040-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,002$34,378$35,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,579

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201220122012
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringSR5Limited
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$250 
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 $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  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,795$4,380$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3040-1,075

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested16569%
Total Not Requested7531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 camera200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested357591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

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

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