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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: $29,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $293

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,289

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $23,755
Base Invoice $26,707 $21,972
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
AWD   1,400
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   840
AWD   889
Options (change) 722 5,705
Options (change) 513 4,572
Destination 695 745
Total Price $29,912 $30,205
Total Invoice $27,915 $27,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year20102008
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)80, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,912$30,205
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,692$30,205
Total Invoice$27,915$27,289
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,710$27,289

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
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$5,045$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2050

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102008
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.3,655 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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