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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,644

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $34,150 $45,225 $52,375
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,393 $40,249 $46,612
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 275    
Skid plate (one) 110      
Rear bumper protector 72      
Rear spoiler 353 100 100  
Universal garage door opener 87      
Class II trailer hitch 299      
Towing Package   660    
5.7L V8   1,125    
Leather seating surfaces   3,100    
Cold Weather Package   230   100
Running boards   385    
Sunroof   1,030 810  
4WD w/low range   3,225 3,225 3,225
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Fog lights   110    
Floor mats   258 258 258
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 220    
Skid plate (one) 71      
Rear bumper protector 47      
Rear spoiler 230 80 80  
Universal garage door opener 56      
Class II trailer hitch 195      
Towing Package   528    
5.7L V8   1,000    
Leather seating surfaces   2,480    
Cold Weather Package   184   80
Running boards   308    
Sunroof   824 648  
4WD w/low range   2,869 2,871 2,872
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Fog lights   88    
Floor mats   161 161 161
Options (change) 2,104 10,698 4,393 3,583
Options (change) 1,627 8,892 3,760 3,113
Destination 645 745 745 745
Total Price $30,644 $45,593 $50,363 $56,703
Total Invoice $28,388 $40,030 $44,754 $50,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,292
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4381hp V8381hp V8381hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8440, 14440, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/65-18275/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$30,644$45,593$50,363$56,703
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-6,660-9,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,644$40,638$43,703$46,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,065$6,330
Total Invoice$28,388$40,030$44,754$50,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-5,918-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,388$35,680$38,836$41,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,156$6,125

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, third row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Removable second-row console   $200
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Skid plates $150$150$150
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Headlight washers $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$4,945$9,900$11,605$14,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$6,660$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,350-5,918-8,665

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterSequoia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in122.0 in
Length176.6 in205.1 in
Width68.3 in79.8 in
Height65.0 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.6,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in66.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in62.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.066.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3120.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia SR5

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
5.7L V8
DOHC-4v
381 hp@5600
401 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
5.7L V8
DOHC-4v
381 hp@5600
401 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested5050%
Total Not Requested5050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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