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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: $30,390

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $24,490
Base Invoice $32,028 $22,896
Rear bumper protector 95  
AC power outlet 415  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
3.5L V6   1,920
Limited Extra Value Package   1,360
Rearview camera   475
AWD   1,400
Rear bumper protector 61  
AC power outlet 311  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
3.5L V6   1,797
Limited Extra Value Package   1,224
Rearview camera   380
AWD   892
Options (change) 981 5,155
Options (change) 665 4,293
Destination 875 745
Total Price $36,151 $30,390
Total Invoice $33,568 $27,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,384
Model Year20172009
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4269hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,151$30,390
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,651$30,390
Total Invoice$33,568$27,934
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,318$27,934

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20172009
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,950$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20172009
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in181.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
34.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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 control250Yes
Total Requested125094%
Total Not Requested756%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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