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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: $22,321

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 XBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $23,045
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $20,969
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Class II trailer hitch 299 299  
Convenience Package     1,840
AWD w/low range     1,180
Alloy wheels     650
Roof rack     649
Class III trailer hitch     349
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Class II trailer hitch 195 195  
Convenience Package     1,472
AWD w/low range     1,075
Alloy wheels     520
Roof rack     425
Class III trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 481 481 4,668
Options (change) 313 313 3,732
Destination 645 645 745
Total Price $22,321 $22,821 $28,458
Total Invoice $20,973 $21,433 $25,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,477
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 XBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4239hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/70-17
Total Price$22,321$22,821$28,458
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,321$21,896$25,768
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0
Total Invoice$20,973$21,433$25,446
Adjustments for Features0-869-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,973$20,564$23,041
Cost Above Minimum$409$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 XBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Headliner speakers  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,300$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-2,405

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,165 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
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

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