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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: $32,027

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,762

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $25,330
Base Invoice $33,675 $23,684
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455 529
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
3.5L V6   1,920
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
AWD   1,390
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341 380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
3.5L V6   1,794
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 1,047 5,887
Options (change) 723 5,268
Destination 915 810
Total Price $38,052 $32,027
Total Invoice $35,313 $29,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $600
Model Year20182012
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,052$32,027
Adjustments for Features-5,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,717$32,027
Total Invoice$35,313$29,762
Adjustments for Features-4,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,362$29,762

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterRAV4
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,825$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,653 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

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
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%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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