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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: $23,449

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,886

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $25,790
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $23,985
Skid plate (one) 110 110 110 110 110  
Rear bumper protector 72 72 72 72 72  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445  
Premium Package 1,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183  
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 299 299 299  
Convenience Package           2,150
Alloy wheels           650
Roof rack           649
Class III trailer hitch           349
Skid plate (one) 71 71 71 71 71  
Rear bumper protector 47 47 47 47 47  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334  
Premium Package 1,338          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119  
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 195 195 195  
Convenience Package           1,914
Alloy wheels           579
Roof rack           425
Class III trailer hitch           240
Options (change) 2,609 1,109 926 1,109 1,109 3,798
Options (change) 2,104 766 647 766 766 3,158
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 810
Total Price $24,449 $23,449 $28,266 $28,749 $29,649 $30,398
Total Invoice $22,764 $21,886 $26,222 $26,708 $27,527 $27,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,672
Model Year200820082008200820082011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$24,449$23,449$28,266$28,749$29,649$30,398
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-4,090-2,075-3,375-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,199$23,449$24,176$26,674$26,274$29,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,977$4,475$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,764$21,886$26,222$26,708$27,527$27,953
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-3,794-1,928-3,133-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,669$21,886$22,428$24,780$24,394$27,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,217$1,759$4,111$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200820082008200820082011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
5-speed automatic     $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150
Brake assist     $50
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags     $350
Stability control     $400
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300$300
Roof rails $250 $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
External spare tire shell     $100
Externally-mounted spare     $0
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Rear spoiler   $200  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50$50 
Skid plates     $150
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
Headliner speakers     $0
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$3,875$7,965$5,950$7,250$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$4,090$2,075$3,375$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0950-3,794-1,928-3,133-612

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20082011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested62518%
Total Not Requested290082%

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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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