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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: $29,068

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $2,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,198

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $2,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,295 $34,295 $23,320
Base Invoice $27,424 $32,028 $21,453
Rear bumper protector 95 95  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634  
Convenience Package     2,175
AWD w/low range     1,180
Alloy wheels     650
Roof rack     649
Class III trailer hitch     349
Rear bumper protector 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475  
Convenience Package     1,740
AWD w/low range     1,075
Alloy wheels     520
Roof rack     425
Class III trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 1,127 1,127 5,003
Options (change) 782 782 4,000
Destination 875 875 745
Total Price $31,297 $36,297 $29,068
Total Invoice $29,081 $33,685 $26,198

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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: $2,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,173
Model Year201720172009
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4239hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/70-17
Total Price$31,297$36,297$29,068
Adjustments for Features-4,365-8,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,932$28,107$29,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0
Total Invoice$29,081$33,685$26,198
Adjustments for Features-4,056-7,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,025$26,084$26,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201720172009
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
PIN Code Access $10 
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Headliner speakers  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$8,300$12,125$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$8,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,056-7,6010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20172009
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.4,290 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

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 camera200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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