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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,584 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||||
| Difference: $6,118 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,846 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,687 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SE | Hybrid SE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $27,895 | $28,790 | $32,185 | $30,905 | $34,030 | $34,750 |
| Base Invoice | $20,015 | $24,930 | $26,116 | $26,919 | $30,255 | $28,897 | $31,988 | $32,491 |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 353 | |||||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Cargo tray | 75 | 75 | 75 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | 349 | 349 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | |||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 315 | 315 | 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 | 35 | 35 |
| Cargo tray | 46 | 46 | 46 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 33 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | 274 | 274 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | |||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 179 | 179 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 140 | 140 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,744 | 974 | 1,244 | 952 | 952 | 1,027 | 1,027 | 603 |
| Options (change) | 2,186 | 673 | 848 | 654 | 654 | 699 | 699 | 380 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 |
| Total Price | $24,584 | $28,314 | $29,784 | $30,702 | $34,097 | $32,892 | $36,017 | $36,313 |
| Total Invoice | $22,846 | $26,248 | $27,609 | $28,533 | $31,869 | $30,556 | $33,647 | $33,831 |
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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: $1,838 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,700 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SE | Hybrid SE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 176hp I4 | 150hp I4 H | 176hp I4 | 150hp I4 H | 176hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | T6 | CVT | T6 | CVT | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 576, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 235/55-18 | 235/55-18 | 235/55-18 | 235/55-18 | 235/55-18 |
| Total Price | $24,584 | $28,314 | $29,784 | $30,702 | $34,097 | $32,892 | $36,017 | $36,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,740 | -1,125 | -4,180 | -6,130 | -6,470 | -8,020 | -7,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,584 | $26,574 | $28,659 | $26,522 | $27,967 | $26,422 | $27,997 | $29,108 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,990 | $4,075 | $100 | $1,545 | $0 | $1,575 | $2,686 |
| Total Invoice | $22,846 | $26,248 | $27,609 | $28,533 | $31,869 | $30,556 | $33,647 | $33,831 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,613 | -1,043 | -3,885 | -5,729 | -6,010 | -7,492 | -6,713 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,846 | $24,635 | $26,566 | $24,648 | $26,140 | $24,546 | $26,155 | $27,118 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,789 | $3,720 | $102 | $1,594 | $0 | $1,609 | $2,572 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SE | Hybrid SE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Perimeter scan | $25 | |||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $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 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation app | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $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 | $350 | |||
| Chrome-coated alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,995 | $6,735 | $6,120 | $9,175 | $11,125 | $11,465 | $13,015 | $12,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,740 | $1,125 | $4,180 | $6,130 | $6,470 | $8,020 | $7,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,613 | -1,043 | -3,885 | -5,729 | -6,010 | -7,492 | -6,713 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | RAV4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 183.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 48.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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