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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: $29,374

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200820082008
ModelForester4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimPremiumSR5Sport EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $28,415 $30,725 $35,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 150    
Class II trailer hitch 619      
Fog lights 382      
Rear bumper protector 98      
Cargo net 68 49   49
Universal garage door opener 120 125    
Cargo cover 172      
SR5 Extra Value Package   459    
Power front seats   635    
Floor mats   184 184 184
Rear spoiler   200    
4.7L V8   1,380 1,380 1,760
AWD w/low range   2,275 2,275 2,275
Sport Extra Value Package     467  
Limited Extra Value Package       465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 120    
Class II trailer hitch 464      
Fog lights 286      
Rear bumper protector 63      
Cargo net 44 34   34
Universal garage door opener 78 100    
Cargo cover 111      
SR5 Extra Value Package   367    
Power front seats   508    
Floor mats   112 112 112
Rear spoiler   160    
4.7L V8   1,291 1,267 1,572
AWD w/low range   2,032 2,029 2,029
Sport Extra Value Package     374  
Limited Extra Value Package       372
Options (change) 1,704 5,457 4,306 4,733
Options (change) 1,204 4,724 3,782 4,119
Destination 975 745 745 745
Total Price $29,374 $34,617 $35,776 $40,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,617
Model Year2019200820082008
ModelForester4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimPremiumSR5Sport EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp V8260hp V8260hp V8
TransmissionCVTA5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG14/17 MPG14/17 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/65-17265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$29,374$34,617$35,776$40,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,080-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,374$33,442$33,696$36,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$254$3,506

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year2019200820082008
ModelForester4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimPremiumSR5Sport EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700   
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Hood scoop  $100 
Running boards $350 $350
Skid plates $150$150$150
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
HD radio$50   
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   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,325$8,230$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,080$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-1,851-3,239

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20192008
ModelForester4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length182.1 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height67.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.436.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
SR5 Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Cargo cover75Yes
265/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100No
Total Requested139091%
Total Not Requested1409%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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