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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: $31,181

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,585

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183          
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432          
Cargo cover 166 166          
Rear spoiler 367            
iPod integration 223 223          
Cargo net 46 46 49 49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings 238 238          
All-weather floor mats 69 69 239 239 239 239 239
Universal garage door opener 82 82 349 349      
Remote start 432 432 499 499 499 499 499
Satellite radio 453 453          
Navigation system 1,800 1,800          
Cargo tray   75          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310 1,310      
Floor mats         225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119          
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324          
Cargo cover 108 108          
Rear spoiler 275            
iPod integration 145 145          
Cargo net 30 30 35 35 35 35 35
Bodyside moldings 155 155          
All-weather floor mats 39 39 135 135 135 135 135
Universal garage door opener 54 54 274 274      
Remote start 324 324 310 310 310 310 310
Satellite radio 340 340          
Navigation system 1,647 1,650          
Cargo tray   46          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165 1,165      
Floor mats         140 140  
Options (change) 4,491 4,199 2,446 2,446 1,012 1,012 787
Options (change) 3,560 3,334 1,919 1,919 620 620 480
Destination 695 695 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $31,181 $33,089 $32,196 $35,591 $32,877 $36,002 $36,497
Total Invoice $28,585 $30,438 $29,798 $33,134 $30,477 $33,568 $33,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $467
Model Year2009200920172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,181$33,089$32,196$35,591$32,877$36,002$36,497
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,230-3,180-2,545-4,095-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,181$32,814$30,966$32,411$30,332$31,907$33,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$634$2,079$0$1,575$2,785
Total Invoice$28,585$30,438$29,798$33,134$30,477$33,568$33,931
Adjustments for Features0-253-1,138-2,960-2,359-3,818-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,585$30,185$28,660$30,174$28,118$29,750$30,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$542$2,056$0$1,632$2,671

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2009200920172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT   $1000 $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 $1700 
FWD  $0 $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$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      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
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 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Hood scoop $100     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$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     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75     
Leather seating surfaces$900$900     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$6,070$6,345$7,300$9,250$8,615$10,165$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,230$3,180$2,545$4,095$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-1,138-2,960-2,359-3,818-3,142

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length179.5 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height65.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

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%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

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%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

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

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