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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,480

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $19,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,906

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $19,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRAV4 EV
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $49,800
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $47,808
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Universal garage door opener 87 87   87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183  
Rear bumper protector 72 72 72 72 72  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445  
Premium Package 1,500          
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119  
Rear bumper protector 47 47 47 47 47  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334  
Premium Package 1,338          
Options (change) 2,640 1,140 870 787 1,140 0
Options (change) 2,124 786 611 556 786 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 860
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,480 $23,480 $28,210 $28,427 $29,680 $43,160
Total Invoice $22,784 $21,906 $26,186 $26,498 $27,547 $41,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,569
Model Year200820082008200820082014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRAV4 EV
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4154hp E
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,480$23,480$28,210$28,427$29,680$43,160
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-3,990-1,875-3,375-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,230$23,480$24,220$26,552$26,305$40,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,990$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,784$21,906$26,186$26,498$27,547$41,168
Adjustments for Features-2,0940-3,704-1,748-3,132-2,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,690$21,906$22,482$24,750$24,415$38,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,216$1,792$4,060$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 EV

Model Year200820082008200820082014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterRAV4 EV
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
1-speed automatic     $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags     $350
Stability control     $400
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40   
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger     $750
42 kWh battery pack     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
Navigation system     $600
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Total Value of Features$5,800$3,550$7,540$5,425$6,925$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$3,990$1,875$3,375$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0940-3,704-1,748-3,132-2,909

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 EV

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterRAV4 EV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in180.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested120034%
Total Not Requested232566%

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