Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,124

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,991

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $555

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $28,450
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $26,601
Rugged Package 887 887 887  
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 200
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Floor mats       225
Roof rack crossbars       315
Rugged Package 608 608 608  
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 120
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Floor mats       140
Roof rack crossbars       210
Options (change) 3,955 3,323 2,955 789
Options (change) 3,007 2,517 2,241 505
Destination 725 725 725 885
Total Price $31,175 $32,043 $33,675 $30,124
Total Invoice $28,546 $29,428 $31,050 $27,991

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Toyota RAV4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $448
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4176hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,175$32,043$33,675$30,124
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,795-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,080$30,248$31,705$30,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,546$29,428$31,050$27,991
Adjustments for Features-1,003-1,649-1,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,543$27,779$29,234$27,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$1,691$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelForesterForesterForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,060$5,760$5,935$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,795$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,003-1,649-1,8160

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length179.5 in179.9 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height65.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,436 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 in54.2 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 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.