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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: $30,485

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $696

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Navigation system 1,800 1,800                
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 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings 238 238                
All-weather floor mats 69 69 249 249   249 249 249 249 249
Universal garage door opener 82 82 349 349 349   349      
Satellite radio 453 453                
Remote start 432 432 499 499 499 499 499 499 499 499
Cargo tray   75                
Entune Audio with Navigation     525 525 525          
Power Extra Value Package     1,215   1,025 1,010        
Power driver seat     880 880            
Floor mats     224 224 224     224 224  
Cold Area Package         1,060          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation           1,310 1,310      
Navigation system 1,501 1,501                
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 35 35 35
Bodyside moldings 155 155                
All-weather floor mats 39 39 145 145   145 145 145 145 145
Universal garage door opener 54 54 274 274 274   274      
Satellite radio 340 340                
Remote start 324 324 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
Cargo tray   46                
Entune Audio with Navigation     500 468 467          
Power Extra Value Package     1,154   985 959        
Power driver seat     783 783            
Floor mats     139 139 139     139 139  
Cold Area Package         943          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation           1,165 1,165      
Options (change) 4,491 4,199 3,990 2,775 3,731 3,117 2,456 1,021 1,021 797
Options (change) 3,414 3,185 3,340 2,154 3,153 2,614 1,929 629 629 490
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,181 $33,389 $30,485 $32,800 $33,976 $32,902 $35,636 $32,921 $36,046 $36,542
Total Invoice $28,464 $30,587 $28,179 $30,437 $31,524 $30,528 $33,179 $30,521 $33,612 $33,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year2010201020182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,181$33,389$30,485$32,800$33,976$32,902$35,636$32,921$36,046$36,542
Adjustments for Features0-275-745-1,695-945-1,980-3,080-2,445-3,995-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,181$33,114$29,740$31,105$33,031$30,922$32,556$30,476$32,051$33,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$1,365$3,291$1,182$2,816$736$2,311$3,522
Total Invoice$28,464$30,587$28,179$30,437$31,524$30,528$33,179$30,521$33,612$33,976
Adjustments for Features0-252-689-1,573-877-1,837-2,868-2,267-3,725-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,464$30,335$27,490$28,864$30,647$28,691$30,311$28,254$29,887$30,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,871$0$1,374$3,157$1,201$2,821$764$2,397$3,436

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2010201020182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 $1100 $1100
CVT   $1000  $1000 $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  $1700 $1700 
FWD  $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100     
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         $100
Heated steering wheel    $100    $100
Power liftgate  $350 $350$350 $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150         
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$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$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan         $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40  $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25  $25     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25        
Hood scoop $100        
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100        
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100        
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $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 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$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        
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels       $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish    $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100    
Total Value of Features$6,170$6,445$6,915$7,865$7,115$8,150$9,250$8,615$10,165$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$745$1,695$945$1,980$3,080$2,445$3,995$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-689-1,573-877-1,837-2,868-2,267-3,725-3,050

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102018
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 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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested97566%
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 Hybrid 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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested97580%
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 SE

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%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

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

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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%

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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