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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: $6,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,934

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $35,100
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,344
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  
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  
Floor mats   112
Rear spoiler   160
4.7L V8   1,572
Options (change) 2,847 4,613
Options (change) 2,167 3,865
Destination 775 745
Total Price $33,517 $40,458
Total Invoice $30,934 $35,954

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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: $8,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,340
Model Year20122008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V8
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$33,517$40,458
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,087$40,458
Total Invoice$30,934$35,954
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,614$35,954

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,810$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122008
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
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%

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