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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: $31,270

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201720172017
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $28,790 $30,905 $34,750
Eyesight Package 1,695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Cargo cover 172      
Cargo net 68 49 49 49
Cargo tray 80      
Door sill trim plates 53   199  
All-weather floor mats 81 239 239 239
Roof rack crossbars 181 315 315 315
Universal garage door opener 120      
Remote start 455 499 499 499
Power liftgate 450      
Power Extra Value Package   1,010    
AWD   1,400 1,400 1,400
Floor mats     225  
Eyesight Package 1,412      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Cargo cover 111      
Cargo net 44 35 35 35
Cargo tray 52      
Door sill trim plates 34   179  
All-weather floor mats 52 135 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 117 210 210 210
Universal garage door opener 78      
Remote start 341 310 310 310
Power liftgate 413      
Power Extra Value Package   959    
AWD   1,309 1,309 1,309
Floor mats     140  
Options (change) 3,600 3,512 2,926 2,502
Options (change) 2,812 2,958 2,318 1,999
Destination 975 960 960 960
Total Price $31,270 $33,262 $34,791 $38,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,404
Model Year2019201720172017
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,270$33,262$34,791$38,212
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,215-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,270$31,487$31,576$34,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$89$2,775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2019201720172017
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Perimeter scan   $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation app $50  
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,800$6,575$8,015$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,215$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,646-2,973-3,664

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20192017
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length182.1 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height67.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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