Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2021 Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota FJ Cruiser 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,807

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,096

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $26,115
Rear bumper protector 98  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Convenience Package   2,150
AWD w/low range   1,180
Alloy wheels   650
Roof rack   649
Class III trailer hitch   349
Rear bumper protector 63  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Convenience Package   1,914
AWD w/low range   1,097
Alloy wheels   579
Roof rack   425
Class III trailer hitch   240
Options (change) 962 4,978
Options (change) 685 4,255
Destination 1,050 810
Total Price $29,807 $31,903

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Toyota FJ Cruiser dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,758
Model Year20212012
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/70-17
Total Price$29,807$31,903
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,367$31,903

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20212012
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Headliner speakers $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$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 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
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$6,775$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20212012
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.9 in
Length182.1 in183.9 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height67.5 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft366.8 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser specs.

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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested132591%
Total Not Requested1259%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.