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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: $35,683

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,959

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $35,325
Base Invoice $30,836 $31,897
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Cargo net 87 49
AC power outlet 409  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Cargo cover 182  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Navigation system   2,420
Floor mats   184
Rear spoiler   200
4.7L V8   1,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Cargo net 56 34
AC power outlet 306  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Navigation system   1,987
Floor mats   112
Rear spoiler   160
4.7L V8   1,589
Options (change) 1,863 4,613
Options (change) 1,298 3,882
Destination 825 745
Total Price $35,683 $40,683
Total Invoice $32,959 $36,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,532
Model Year20142009
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$35,683$40,683
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,553$40,683
Total Invoice$32,959$36,524
Adjustments for Features-1,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,992$36,524

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20142009
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power retractable rear window $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,360$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9670

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20142009
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in189.2 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height66.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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		34.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.436.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft375.1 ft3

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

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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