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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: $33,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,934

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $34,350
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,674
Rugged Package 887  
Navigation system 1,000 2,420
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Cargo net 48 49
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo cover 166  
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   184
Rear spoiler   200
4.7L V8   1,760
Rugged Package 608  
Navigation system 888 1,987
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Cargo net 31 34
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo cover 108  
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   112
Rear spoiler   160
4.7L V8   1,572
Options (change) 2,847 5,263
Options (change) 2,167 4,424
Destination 775 605
Total Price $33,517 $40,218
Total Invoice $30,934 $35,703

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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: $7,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,927
Model Year20122006
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V8
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$33,517$40,218
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,262$40,218
Total Invoice$30,934$35,703
Adjustments for Features-1,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,776$35,703

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122006
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,410$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1580

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122006
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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