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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: $34,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $42,625
Utility Package 705  
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Cargo net 48 49
Cargo cover 166 155
All-weather floor mats 69  
Remote start 432 499
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Wilderness Package   434
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   99
Floor mats   224
Utility Package 492  
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Cargo net 31 35
Cargo cover 108 95
All-weather floor mats 39  
Remote start 324 380
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Wilderness Package   255
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   72
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 3,529 1,460
Options (change) 2,686 976
Destination 775 1,120
Total Price $34,199 $45,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,377
Model Year20122019
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-20
Total Price$34,199$45,205
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,199$44,770

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122019
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122019
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
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 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Wilderness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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