Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2018 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,336

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,514

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,469

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $35,100
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo net 68 49
Universal garage door opener 120  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
AWD w/low range   2,275
Navigation system   2,420
Floor mats   184
Rear spoiler   200
4.7L V8   1,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo net 44 34
Universal garage door opener 78  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
AWD w/low range   2,029
Navigation system   1,987
Floor mats   112
Rear spoiler   160
4.7L V8   1,572
Options (change) 1,331 6,888
Options (change) 924 5,894
Destination 915 745
Total Price $38,336 $42,733
Total Invoice $35,514 $37,983

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Toyota 4Runner dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,425
Model Year20182008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,336$42,733
Adjustments for Features-4,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,066$42,733
Total Invoice$35,514$37,983
Adjustments for Features-3,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,558$37,983

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20182008
ModelForester4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Lockable center differential $150
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$10,500$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9560

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,505 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.