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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: $24,584

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,846

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $29,265 $31,510 $33,610
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $27,363 $29,461 $31,593
Premium Package 1,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353      
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49 49
Cargo tray 75 75 75      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 239 239 239
Satellite radio 445 445 445      
Universal garage door opener 87   87      
Roof rack crossbars       315 315 315
Door sill trim plates         199 199
Floor mats         225 225
Premium Package 1,338          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230      
Cargo net 30 30 30 35 35 35
Cargo tray 46 46 46      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 135 135 135
Satellite radio 334 334 334      
Universal garage door opener 56   56      
Roof rack crossbars       210 210 210
Door sill trim plates         179 179
Floor mats         140 140
Options (change) 2,744 974 1,244 603 1,027 1,027
Options (change) 2,186 673 848 380 699 699
Destination 645 645 645 900 900 900
Total Price $24,584 $28,314 $29,784 $30,768 $33,437 $35,537
Total Invoice $22,846 $26,248 $27,609 $28,643 $31,060 $33,192

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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: $2,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,204
Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5T6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$24,584$28,314$29,784$30,768$33,437$35,537
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,125-3,080-6,470-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,584$26,574$28,659$27,688$26,967$27,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$4,075$721$0$550
Total Invoice$22,846$26,248$27,609$28,643$31,060$33,192
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-1,043-2,867-6,010-7,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,846$24,635$26,566$25,776$25,050$25,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,789$3,720$726$0$651

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700
FWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Traction control   $100$100$100
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$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$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation app   $50  
Navigation system    $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,245$6,985$6,370$8,325$11,715$13,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,125$3,080$6,470$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-1,043-2,867-6,010-7,491

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in183.5 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height65.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,456 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 in54.3 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 in48.9 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
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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