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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,618

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $26,005 $22,768 $23,684
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46    
4-speed automatic 800    
Enhancement Value Package   430  
Premium Package   1,930  
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Cargo cover   90  
Floor mats   199 199
AWD   1,400 1,390
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30    
4-speed automatic 728    
Enhancement Value Package   410  
Premium Package   1,718  
3.5L V6   1,803 1,794
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Cargo cover   81  
Floor mats   126 126
AWD   1,309 1,300
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
Options (change) 1,199 6,178 4,883
Options (change) 988 5,572 4,464
Destination 625 810 810
Total Price $29,719 $31,338 $31,023
Total Invoice $27,618 $29,150 $28,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,642
Model Year200620122012
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$29,719$31,338$31,023
Adjustments for Features0-995-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,719$30,343$27,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,515$0
Total Invoice$27,618$29,150$28,958
Adjustments for Features0-926-2,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,618$28,224$25,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,248$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620122012
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
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  
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,370$6,365$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-2,982

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in181.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 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
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested235092%
Total Not Requested2008%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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