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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: $31,874

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018201820182018
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumXLEAdventureSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $25,500 $29,250 $28,790 $30,905 $34,750
Eyesight Package 1,695          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245          
Cargo cover 172          
Cargo net 68 49 49 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 53 199 199   199  
All-weather floor mats 81 249   249 249 249
Roof rack crossbars 181 315 315 315 315 315
Universal garage door opener 120 349 349      
Remote start 455 499 499 499 499 499
Cargo tray 80          
Power liftgate 450          
Power Extra Value Package   1,215 1,025 1,010    
Power driver seat   880        
AWD   1,400 700 1,400 1,400 1,400
Floor mats   224 224   224  
Cold Area Package     1,060      
Eyesight Package 1,412          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158          
Cargo cover 111          
Cargo net 44 35 35 35 35 35
Door sill trim plates 34 179 179   179  
All-weather floor mats 52 145   145 145 145
Roof rack crossbars 117 210 210 210 210 210
Universal garage door opener 78 274 274      
Remote start 341 310 310 310 310 310
Cargo tray 52          
Power liftgate 413          
Power Extra Value Package   1,154 985 959    
Power driver seat   783        
AWD   1,309 654 1,309 1,309 1,309
Floor mats   139 139   139  
Cold Area Package     943      
Options (change) 3,600 5,379 4,420 3,522 2,935 2,512
Options (change) 2,812 4,538 3,729 2,968 2,327 2,009
Destination 1,050 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,445 $31,874 $34,665 $33,307 $34,835 $38,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,695
Model Year202120182018201820182018
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumXLEAdventureSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,445$31,874$34,665$33,307$34,835$38,257
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,090-1,775-3,215-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,445$30,984$33,575$31,532$31,620$34,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,591$548$636$3,323

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year202120182018201820182018
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumXLEAdventureSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25     
Proximity key $250$250$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$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25 $25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   $0$0
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Navigation app $50$50$50  
Navigation system    $600$600
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$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$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,790$5,990$6,675$8,115$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,090$1,775$3,215$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-1,009-1,646-2,974-3,665

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20212018
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
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
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested217598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50No
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

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%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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%

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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