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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,667

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,954

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $23,320
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $21,453
Skid plate (one) 110 110 110  
Alloy wheels 659     650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 295  
Convenience Package       2,175
Roof rack       649
Class III trailer hitch       349
Skid plate (one) 71 71 71  
Alloy wheels 495     520
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 192  
Convenience Package       1,740
Roof rack       425
Class III trailer hitch       240
Options (change) 1,247 405 588 3,823
Options (change) 877 263 382 2,925
Destination 625 625 625 745
Total Price $23,667 $27,925 $29,108 $27,888
Total Invoice $21,954 $25,889 $27,012 $25,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4239hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16265/70-17
Total Price$23,667$27,925$29,108$27,888
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-3,750-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,667$23,300$25,358$27,223
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$21,954$25,889$27,012$25,123
Adjustments for Features0-4,288-3,480-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,954$21,601$23,532$24,524
Cost Above Minimum$353$0$1,931$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop  $100$100
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Headliner speakers   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$3,125$7,750$6,875$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$3,750$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,288-3,480-599

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in183.9 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height65.0 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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