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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: $32,005

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $29,265 $31,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Cargo cover 172    
Cargo net 68 49 49
Cargo tray 80    
Door sill trim plates 53   199
All-weather floor mats 81 239 239
Roof rack crossbars 181 315 315
Remote start 455 499 499
Power liftgate 450    
Universal garage door opener 120    
AWD   1,400 1,400
Floor mats     225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Cargo cover 111    
Cargo net 44 35 35
Cargo tray 52    
Door sill trim plates 34   179
All-weather floor mats 52 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 117 210 210
Remote start 341 310 310
Power liftgate 413    
Universal garage door opener 78    
AWD   1,309 1,309
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 3,600 2,502 2,926
Options (change) 2,812 1,999 2,318
Destination 1,010 900 900
Total Price $32,005 $32,667 $35,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,743
Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,005$32,667$35,336
Adjustments for Features-1750-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$32,667$31,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$721$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation app $50 
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,325$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-3,135

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20202016
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
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

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 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%

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