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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLEAdventureTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $27,245 $33,055 $35,280 $34,480
4-speed automatic 1,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Rear spoiler 353        
Cargo net 46 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 249   249 249
Universal garage door opener 87 349 349    
Satellite radio 445 379 379    
Cargo tray 75        
Power driver seat   880      
Roof rails   190      
Door sill trim plates   199 199   199
Floor mats   224 224   224
Roof rack crossbars   315 315 315 315
AWD   1,400     1,400
Cold Area Package     1,060    
4-speed automatic 909        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Rear spoiler 230        
Cargo net 30 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 33 145   145 145
Universal garage door opener 56 274 274    
Satellite radio 334 307 307    
Cargo tray 46        
Power driver seat   783      
Roof rails   170      
Door sill trim plates   179 179   179
Floor mats   139 139   139
Roof rack crossbars   210 210 210 210
AWD   1,309     1,309
Cold Area Package     943    
Options (change) 2,244 4,234 2,575 613 2,436
Options (change) 1,757 3,551 2,087 390 2,017
Destination 645 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $30,784 $32,654 $36,805 $37,068 $38,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,235
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLEAdventureTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17235/55-19225/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$30,784$32,654$36,805$37,068$38,091
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-2,795-6,680-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$29,859$34,010$30,388$31,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,151$529$2,137

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLEAdventureTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25 $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Lockable center differential $150  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop$100    
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,595$9,390$9,390$13,275$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795$2,795$6,680$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405-248-282-511

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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