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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: $29,915

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $249

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,554

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $24,490
Base Invoice $26,116 $22,896
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46  
4-speed automatic 800  
Limited Extra Value Package   1,360
3.5L V6   1,920
AWD   1,400
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30  
4-speed automatic 727  
Limited Extra Value Package   1,224
3.5L V6   1,797
AWD   892
Options (change) 1,644 4,680
Options (change) 1,321 3,913
Destination 625 745
Total Price $30,164 $29,915
Total Invoice $28,062 $27,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,424
Model Year20072009
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4269hp V6
TransmissionA4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,164$29,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,164$27,835
Total Invoice$28,062$27,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,062$25,638

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,720$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,916

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20072009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested235078%
Total Not Requested65022%
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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