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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: $28,073

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,052

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $2,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $29,995 $22,110
Base Invoice $25,316 $28,084 $20,120
Rugged Package 887 887  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468  
Convenience Package     1,840
Side curtain airbags     650
AWD w/low range     1,180
Alloy wheels     650
Roof rack     649
Class III trailer hitch     349
Rugged Package 608 608  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351  
Convenience Package     1,472
Side curtain airbags     559
AWD w/low range     1,071
Alloy wheels     520
Roof rack     425
Class III trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 1,718 1,718 5,318
Options (change) 1,231 1,231 4,287
Destination 725 725 645
Total Price $29,438 $32,438 $28,073
Total Invoice $27,272 $30,040 $25,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24
Model Year201120112007
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4239hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG16/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$29,438$32,438$28,073
Adjustments for Features-1,595-5,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,843$27,078$28,073
Cost Above Minimum$765$0$0
Total Invoice$27,272$30,040$25,052
Adjustments for Features-1,478-4,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,794$25,076$25,052
Cost Above Minimum$718$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201120112007
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringBase
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
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 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof, large $1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Headliner speakers  $0
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,185$8,950$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$5,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,478-4,9640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20112007
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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