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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: $25,407

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,606

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $28,450
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $26,601
Premium Package 2,350      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Roof rack crossbars       315
Floor mats       225
Premium Package 2,117      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Roof rack crossbars       210
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 2,987 454 637 789
Options (change) 2,529 293 412 505
Destination 625 625 625 885
Total Price $25,407 $27,974 $29,157 $30,124
Total Invoice $23,606 $25,919 $27,042 $27,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4176hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$25,407$27,974$29,157$30,124
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,025-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,407$26,074$28,132$26,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,725$0
Total Invoice$23,606$25,919$27,042$27,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-951-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,606$24,159$26,091$24,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$2,485$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $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$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$4,220$6,120$5,245$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,025$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,760-951-3,145

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in179.9 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height65.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested197558%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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