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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: $37,323

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,436

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $38,595
Base Invoice $32,028 $35,508
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 90 49
Roof rack crossbars 199 185
Remote start 445 529
AC power outlet 415  
Cargo tray   99
Floor mats   199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 58 34
Roof rack crossbars 117 110
Remote start 333 380
AC power outlet 311  
Cargo tray   64
Floor mats   126
Options (change) 2,153 1,061
Options (change) 1,533 714
Destination 875 810
Total Price $37,323 $40,466
Total Invoice $34,436 $37,032

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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: $5,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,930
Model Year20172012
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-20
Total Price$37,323$40,466
Adjustments for Features-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,793$40,466
Total Invoice$34,436$37,032
Adjustments for Features-2,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,102$37,032

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20172012
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power retractable rear window $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,610$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3340

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20172012
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in189.9 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height66.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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