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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: $37,112

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $44,670 $46,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Rear bumper protector 95    
AC power outlet 415    
Cargo net 90 49 49
Cargo organizer 60 149 149
Cargo cover 182 155 155
Roof rack crossbars 199    
All-weather floor mats 72    
Remote start 445 499 499
Universal garage door opener 76    
Wilderness Package   434 434
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   99 99
Floor mats   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Rear bumper protector 61    
AC power outlet 311    
Cargo net 58 35 35
Cargo organizer 39 90 90
Cargo cover 118 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 117    
All-weather floor mats 46    
Remote start 333 380 380
Universal garage door opener 49    
Wilderness Package   255 255
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   72 72
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 2,467 1,609 1,609
Options (change) 1,736 1,066 1,066
Destination 850 1,215 1,215
Total Price $37,112 $47,494 $48,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,575
Model Year201620212021
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/19 MPG16/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 15?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-20245/60-20
Total Price$37,112$47,494$48,909
Adjustments for Features-32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,787$47,494$48,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,415

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201620212021
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedNightshade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,130$5,805$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20162021
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height66.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.446.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft388.8 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade

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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