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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: $28,990

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,813

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $28,495 $23,045
Base Invoice $24,857 $26,707 $20,969
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Skid plates 584 584  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468  
Upgrade Package     2,390
Convenience Package     1,840
AWD w/low range     1,180
Roof rack     649
Class III trailer hitch     349
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Skid plates 380 380  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351  
Upgrade Package     1,888
Convenience Package     1,472
AWD w/low range     1,075
Roof rack     425
Class III trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 6,408
Options (change) 1,261 1,261 5,100
Destination 695 695 745
Total Price $28,990 $30,990 $30,198
Total Invoice $26,813 $28,663 $26,814

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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: $2,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year201020102008
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4239hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$28,990$30,990$30,198
Adjustments for Features-935-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,055$27,455$30,198
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$26,813$28,663$26,814
Adjustments for Features-865-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,948$25,393$26,814
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201020102008
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Headliner speakers  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,150$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-865-3,2700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20102008
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%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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