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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: $30,472

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $1,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,322

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $33,095 $27,680
Base Invoice $26,690 $30,927 $25,743
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Rear bumper protector 95 95  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634  
Convenience Package     1,535
Alloy wheels     650
RWD     0
Roof rack     689
Class III trailer hitch     349
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Rear bumper protector 61 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475  
Convenience Package     1,366
Alloy wheels     579
RWD     0
Roof rack     465
Class III trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 1,127 1,127 3,223
Options (change) 782 782 2,650
Destination 850 850 860
Total Price $30,472 $35,072 $31,763
Total Invoice $28,322 $32,559 $29,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,169
Model Year201520152014
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/70-17
Total Price$30,472$35,072$31,763
Adjustments for Features-4,560-7,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,912$27,947$31,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,035$0
Total Invoice$28,322$32,559$29,253
Adjustments for Features-4,238-6,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,084$25,945$29,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,861$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201520152014
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Headliner speakers  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,200$9,765$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$7,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,238-6,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20152014
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length180.9 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height66.4 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.8 ft3

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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
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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