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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: $32,027

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,762

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $25,330
Base Invoice $27,992 $23,684
Rugged Package 887  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo cover 166  
Remote start 432 529
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
AWD   1,390
Rugged Package 608  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 31  
Cargo cover 108  
Remote start 324 380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 2,718 5,887
Options (change) 2,079 5,268
Destination 775 810
Total Price $33,388 $32,027
Total Invoice $30,846 $29,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $904
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4269hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$33,388$32,027
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,193$32,027
Total Invoice$30,846$29,762
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,666$29,762

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
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 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,160$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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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