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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: $38,872

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,907

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringSR5TRD Off-Road
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $33,710 $36,835
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,038 $33,913
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Cargo net 68 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 181 185 185
All-weather floor mats 81 249 249
Remote start 455 499 499
Universal garage door opener 120    
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,875  
Premium Package   1,580 1,710
Sunroof   850 850
Floor mats   235  
Cargo cover   155 155
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   90 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Cargo net 44 35 35
Roof rack crossbars 117 110 110
All-weather floor mats 52 145 145
Remote start 341 310 310
Universal garage door opener 78    
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,725  
Premium Package   1,684 1,802
Sunroof   757 757
Floor mats   150  
Cargo cover   95 95
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55 55
Options (change) 1,867 5,767 3,787
Options (change) 1,317 5,066 3,309
Destination 915 960 960
Total Price $38,872 $40,437 $41,582
Total Invoice $35,907 $37,064 $38,182

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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: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,473
Model Year201820172017
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringSR5TRD Off-Road
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/20 MPG17/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$38,872$40,437$41,582
Adjustments for Features-5,7550-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,117$40,437$40,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510
Total Invoice$35,907$37,064$38,182
Adjustments for Features-5,3160-583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,591$37,064$37,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$535

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201820172017
ModelForester4Runner4Runner
Trim2.0XT TouringSR5TRD Off-Road
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Crawl control  $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$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 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Hood scoop  $100
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 map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,585$5,830$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,755$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3160-583

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,675 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 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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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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