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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: $33,172

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $969

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,693

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199          
Cargo cover 182 182          
Cargo net 90 90 49 49 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 38 38     199 199  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 239 239 239 239 239
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 315 315 315 315 315
Universal garage door opener 76 76   349      
Remote start 445 445 499 499 499 499 499
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310 1,310      
Power Extra Value Package     1,010        
Floor mats         225 225  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129          
Cargo cover 118 118          
Cargo net 58 58 35 35 35 35 35
Door sill trim plates 24 24     179 179  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 135 135 135 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 210 210 210 210 210
Universal garage door opener 49 49   274      
Remote start 333 333 310 310 310 310 310
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165 1,165      
Power Extra Value Package     959        
Floor mats         140 140  
Options (change) 3,196 3,196 3,422 2,761 1,526 1,526 1,102
Options (change) 2,512 2,512 2,814 2,129 1,009 1,009 690
Destination 850 850 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $34,141 $37,141 $33,172 $35,906 $33,391 $36,516 $36,812
Total Invoice $31,506 $34,289 $30,693 $33,344 $30,866 $33,957 $34,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $425
Model Year2015201520172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,141$37,141$33,172$35,906$33,391$36,516$36,812
Adjustments for Features-1,720-1,9200-1,100-565-2,115-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,421$35,221$33,172$34,806$32,826$34,401$35,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$346$1,980$0$1,575$2,686
Total Invoice$31,506$34,289$30,693$33,344$30,866$33,957$34,141
Adjustments for Features-1,587-1,7730-1,022-522-1,967-1,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,919$32,516$30,693$32,322$30,344$31,990$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$349$1,978$0$1,646$2,591

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2015201520172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 $1700 
FWD  $0 $0 $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
Power liftgate$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Perimeter scan      $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Terrain selector$200$200     
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
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
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
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$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100    
Total Value of Features$6,945$7,145$5,225$6,325$5,790$7,340$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$1,920$0$1,100$565$2,115$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,587-1,7730-1,022-522-1,967-1,206

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height66.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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 support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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%
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 support0Yes
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%

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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