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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: $34,034

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT TouringTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $36,080 $34,880
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo cover 166    
Cargo net 48 49 49
Bodyside moldings 240    
All-weather floor mats 69 249 249
Roof rack crossbars 195 315 315
Universal garage door opener 93    
Remote start 432 499 499
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Floor mats     224
AWD     1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo cover 108    
Cargo net 31 35 35
Bodyside moldings 156    
All-weather floor mats 39 145 145
Roof rack crossbars 117 210 210
Universal garage door opener 61    
Remote start 324 310 310
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Floor mats     139
AWD     1,309
Options (change) 3,244 1,112 2,736
Options (change) 2,456 700 2,148
Destination 795 1,215 1,215
Total Price $34,034 $38,407 $38,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,611
Model Year201320212021
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT TouringTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4203hp I4203hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/34 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$34,034$38,407$38,831
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,034$34,577$35,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,109

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201320212021
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 XT TouringTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,495$10,325$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-272

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132021
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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 TRD Off-Road

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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