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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: $32,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $296

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $29,265 $31,510 $33,610
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $27,363 $29,461 $31,593
Rugged Package 887 887      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Rear spoiler 368        
Cargo net 48 48 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 239 239 239
Remote start 432 432 499 499 499
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310    
Roof rack crossbars     315 315 315
Floor mats       225 225
Rugged Package 608 608      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Navigation system 888 888      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Rear spoiler 276        
Cargo net 31 31 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 135 135 135
Remote start 324 324 310 310 310
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165    
Roof rack crossbars     210 210 210
Floor mats       140 140
Options (change) 3,611 3,243 2,412 1,327 1,327
Options (change) 2,727 2,451 1,855 830 830
Destination 775 775 900 900 900
Total Price $32,281 $33,913 $32,577 $33,737 $35,837
Total Invoice $29,596 $31,218 $30,118 $31,191 $33,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $448
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,281$33,913$32,577$33,737$35,837
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,3600-2,415-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,096$32,553$32,577$31,322$31,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$1,255$0$550
Total Invoice$29,596$31,218$30,118$31,191$33,323
Adjustments for Features-1,086-1,2520-2,233-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,510$29,966$30,118$28,958$29,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,456$1,160$0$678

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
FWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,735$6,910$5,550$7,965$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,360$0$2,415$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,086-1,2520-2,233-3,687

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122016
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
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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