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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: $33,389

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201920192019
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLEAdventureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $27,450 $33,050 $33,650
Navigation system 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Wheel-lip moldings 432      
Cargo cover 166      
iPod integration 223      
Cargo net 46 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings 238      
All-weather floor mats 69 249   249
Universal garage door opener 82 349 349  
Satellite radio 453      
Remote start 432 499 499 499
Cargo tray 75      
Entune Audio with Navigation   525 525  
Power Extra Value Package   1,215 1,025  
Power driver seat   880    
Floor mats   224 224 224
AWD   1,400   1,400
Cold Area Package     1,060  
Navigation system 1,501      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Wheel-lip moldings 324      
Cargo cover 108      
iPod integration 145      
Cargo net 30 35 35 35
Bodyside moldings 155      
All-weather floor mats 39 145   145
Universal garage door opener 54 274 274  
Satellite radio 340      
Remote start 324 310 310 310
Cargo tray 46      
Entune Audio with Navigation   500 467  
Power Extra Value Package   1,154 985  
Power driver seat   783    
Floor mats   139 139 139
AWD   1,309   1,309
Cold Area Package     943  
Options (change) 4,199 5,390 3,731 2,421
Options (change) 3,185 4,649 3,153 1,938
Destination 695 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $33,389 $33,960 $37,901 $37,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,876
Model Year2010201920192019
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLEAdventureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,389$33,960$37,901$37,191
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-2,570-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,389$31,440$35,331$32,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,891$1,531

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2010201920192019
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLEAdventureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25 $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150 $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Hood scoop$100   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,120$8,640$8,690$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520$2,570$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-290-347

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length179.5 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
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 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 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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