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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: $29,908

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $27,680
Base Invoice $26,005 $25,743
Skid plate (one) 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Convenience Package   1,535
AWD w/low range   1,180
Alloy wheels   650
Roof rack   689
Class III trailer hitch   349
Skid plate (one) 71  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Convenience Package   1,366
AWD w/low range   1,097
Alloy wheels   579
Roof rack   465
Class III trailer hitch   240
Options (change) 1,388 4,403
Options (change) 1,110 3,747
Destination 625 860
Total Price $29,908 $32,943
Total Invoice $27,740 $30,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17
Total Price$29,908$32,943
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,298$32,943
Total Invoice$27,740$30,350
Adjustments for Features-1,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,247$30,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Skid plate (one)$50 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Headliner speakers $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,400$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20062014
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,290 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

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
6-speed manual0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

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