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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: $32,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,113

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185          
Navigation system 1,000 1,000          
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453          
Cargo cover 166 166          
Rear spoiler 368            
Cargo net 48 48 49 49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings 240 240          
All-weather floor mats 69 69 239 239 239 239 239
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 315 315 315 315 315
Universal garage door opener 93 93 349 349      
Remote start 432 432 499 499 499 499 499
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363          
S-Code Paint Treatment     1,100        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310        
Advanced Technology Package       2,460      
Floor mats         225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120          
Navigation system 888 888          
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340          
Cargo cover 108 108          
Rear spoiler 276            
Cargo net 31 31 35 35 35 35 35
Bodyside moldings 156 156          
All-weather floor mats 39 39 135 135 135 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 210 210 210 210 210
Universal garage door opener 61 61 274 274      
Remote start 324 324 310 310 310 310 310
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272          
S-Code Paint Treatment     980        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165        
Advanced Technology Package       2,189      
Floor mats         140 140  
Options (change) 3,612 3,244 3,861 3,911 1,327 1,327 1,102
Options (change) 2,732 2,456 3,109 3,153 830 830 690
Destination 795 795 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $32,802 $34,034 $33,611 $37,056 $33,192 $36,317 $36,812
Total Invoice $30,113 $31,335 $30,988 $34,368 $30,687 $33,778 $34,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $600
Model Year2013201320172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,802$34,034$33,611$37,056$33,192$36,317$36,812
Adjustments for Features0-175-355-2,630-1,270-2,820-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,802$33,859$33,256$34,426$31,922$33,497$34,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$1,334$2,504$0$1,575$2,785
Total Invoice$30,113$31,335$30,988$34,368$30,687$33,778$34,141
Adjustments for Features0-161-327-2,439-1,174-2,623-1,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,113$31,174$30,661$31,929$29,513$31,155$32,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,061$1,148$2,416$0$1,642$2,676

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2013201320172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr 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
CVT   $1000 $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 $1700 
FWD  $0 $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Around view cameras   $500  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Hood scoop $100     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  $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$200
Metal pedals $75     
Power release, second row seats$50$50     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$6,395$6,570$6,750$9,025$7,665$9,215$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$355$2,630$1,270$2,820$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-327-2,439-1,174-2,623-1,952

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length169.5 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

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

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

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%
S-Code Paint Treatment
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Two-tone paint0No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87545%
Total Not Requested107555%

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%

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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