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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: $30,895

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,446

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $24,665
Base Invoice $26,707 $23,061
Navigation system 1,800 1,240
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Limited Extra Value Package   870
3.5L V6   1,920
AWD   1,400
Navigation system 1,501 1,080
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Limited Extra Value Package   819
3.5L V6   1,797
AWD   889
Options (change) 2,975 5,430
Options (change) 2,354 4,585
Destination 695 800
Total Price $32,165 $30,895
Total Invoice $29,756 $28,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,568
Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4269hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,165$30,895
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$30,615
Total Invoice$29,756$28,446
Adjustments for Features0-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,756$28,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Total Value of Features$5,070$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length179.5 in181.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.537.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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