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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,318

Toyota Camry SE   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,256

Toyota Camry SE   
Difference: $3,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $21,240 $25,000 $24,915 $28,120 $25,200
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $18,902 $22,250 $22,174 $25,026 $22,680
Cargo net 46 46 49   49    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42            
Rear spoiler 353 353 200   200    
Universal garage door opener 87 87          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183          
Leather Package     1,770   1,770    
Convenience Package     275   275    
Sunroof     940   940   940
Floor mats     184 184 184 184 184
Leather seating surfaces       1,050     1,300
Heated front seats       440   440 470
Upgrade Package             1,150
Cargo net 30 30 34   34    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28            
Rear spoiler 230 230 160   160    
Universal garage door opener 56 56          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119          
Leather Package     1,416   1,416    
Convenience Package     220   220    
Sunroof     752   752   752
Floor mats     112 112 112 112 112
Leather seating surfaces       840     1,040
Heated front seats       352   352 376
Upgrade Package             989
Options (change) 528 669 3,418 1,674 3,418 624 4,044
Options (change) 344 435 2,694 1,304 2,694 464 3,269
Destination 625 625 660 660 660 660 660
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $28,048 $29,189 $25,318 $27,334 $28,993 $29,404 $27,304
Total Invoice $25,970 $27,065 $22,256 $24,214 $25,528 $26,150 $24,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Camry Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4158hp I4158hp I4268hp V6268hp V6187hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5M5A5T6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7160, 6440, 8160, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,048$29,189$25,318$27,334$28,993$29,404$27,304
Adjustments for Features-3,405-2,5050-1,975-1,100-2,175-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,643$26,684$25,318$25,359$27,893$27,229$24,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$389$430$2,964$2,300$0
Total Invoice$25,970$27,065$22,256$24,214$25,528$26,150$24,009
Adjustments for Features-3,153-2,3230-1,750-969-1,934-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,817$24,742$22,256$22,464$24,559$24,216$21,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$335$543$2,638$2,295$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year2006200620082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0$0    
5-speed automatic   $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100 
CVT      $1000
AWD$1700$1700     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 $250$250
Sunshade, rear   $125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control      $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control      $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50 $50$50
Rear air vents   $100 $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Hood scoop $100     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325 $325$325
CD player  $125 $125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$6,770$5,870$3,365$5,340$4,465$5,540$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$2,505$0$1,975$1,100$2,175$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,153-2,3230-1,750-969-1,934-2,088

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterCamry
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in189.2 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE V6

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE V6

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
JBL, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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