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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: $24,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $28,450
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $26,601
Premium Package 1,500      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 200
Satellite radio 445 445 445  
Cargo tray 75 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Floor mats       225
Roof rack crossbars       315
Premium Package 1,338      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 120
Satellite radio 334 334 334  
Cargo tray 46 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Floor mats       140
Roof rack crossbars       210
Options (change) 2,657 974 1,157 789
Options (change) 2,130 673 792 505
Destination 645 645 645 885
Total Price $24,497 $28,314 $29,697 $30,124
Total Invoice $22,790 $26,248 $27,553 $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: $2,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4176hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$24,497$28,314$29,697$30,124
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-1,125-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,497$26,474$28,572$27,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,790$26,248$27,553$27,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,706-1,044-2,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,790$24,542$26,509$25,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,752$3,719$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2008200820082015
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
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 $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
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
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $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 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$4,445$6,285$5,570$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$1,125$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,706-1,044-2,713

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082015
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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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