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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: $27,938

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $361

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,519

Toyota Camry XLE   
Difference: $1,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterCamryCamry
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLEXLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,795 $25,805
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,285 $22,966
Cargo organizer 115 115    
Cargo net 46 46    
Rear spoiler 353 353 435 435
Satellite radio 445 445 449 449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Side curtain airbags     650 650
Floor mats     184 184
XLE Premium Plus Package     2,530  
Heated front seats     315 315
Cargo organizer 72 72    
Cargo net 30 30    
Rear spoiler 230 230 348 348
Satellite radio 334 334 359 359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Side curtain airbags     559 559
Floor mats     112 112
XLE Premium Plus Package     2,024  
Heated front seats     252 252
Options (change) 959 1,229 4,563 2,033
Options (change) 666 841 3,654 1,630
Destination 645 645 580 580
Total Price $28,299 $29,769 $27,938 $28,418
Total Invoice $26,241 $27,602 $24,519 $25,176

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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 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterCamryCamry
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLEXLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4154hp I4190hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7200, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,299$29,769$27,938$28,418
Adjustments for Features-1,320-60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,979$29,164$27,938$28,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$480
Total Invoice$26,241$27,602$24,519$25,176
Adjustments for Features-1,224-56100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,017$27,041$24,519$25,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,024$0$657

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterCamryCamry
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLEXLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,310$4,595$3,990$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$605$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-56100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterCamry
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in189.2 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
XLE Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE V6

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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