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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: $29,549

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,142

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,195 $28,195 $26,115
Base Invoice $24,582 $26,409 $24,286
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
iPod integration 223 223  
Skid plates 584 584  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468  
Convenience Package     2,150
AWD w/low range     1,180
Alloy wheels     650
Roof rack     649
Class III trailer hitch     349
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
iPod integration 145 145  
Skid plates 380 380  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351  
Convenience Package     1,914
AWD w/low range     1,097
Alloy wheels     579
Roof rack     425
Class III trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 2,659 2,659 4,978
Options (change) 1,865 1,865 4,255
Destination 695 695 810
Total Price $29,549 $31,549 $31,903
Total Invoice $27,142 $28,969 $29,351

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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: $4,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,926
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$29,549$31,549$31,903
Adjustments for Features-810-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,739$27,689$31,903
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$0
Total Invoice$27,142$28,969$29,351
Adjustments for Features-744-3,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,398$25,425$29,351
Cost Above Minimum$973$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Headliner speakers  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar 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$5,525$8,575$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-744-3,5440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length179.5 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.6 in
Height65.9 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%

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