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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: $33,405

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,656

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $40,930 $51,040 $58,580
Base Invoice $26,409 $37,248 $46,446 $53,309
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Class II trailer hitch 468      
iPod integration 223      
Skid plates 584      
Rear bumper protector 78      
Satellite radio 453      
Cargo net 46 49 49 49
Cargo cover 166 195 195 195
Remote start 432 529 529 529
Navigation system 1,800   1,460  
Universal garage door opener 82      
Entune   1,345    
Premium Package   2,980    
Floor mats   290 290 290
5.7L V8   625    
4WD w/low range   3,225 3,225 3,225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Class II trailer hitch 351      
iPod integration 145      
Skid plates 380      
Rear bumper protector 51      
Satellite radio 340      
Cargo net 30 34 34 34
Cargo cover 108 135 135 135
Remote start 324 380 380 380
Navigation system 1,650   1,299  
Universal garage door opener 54      
Entune   1,197    
Premium Package   2,653    
Floor mats   185 185 185
5.7L V8   567    
4WD w/low range   2,930 2,935 2,933
Options (change) 4,515 9,238 5,748 4,288
Options (change) 3,552 8,081 4,968 3,667
Destination 695 985 985 985
Total Price $33,405 $51,153 $57,773 $63,853
Total Invoice $30,656 $46,314 $52,399 $57,961

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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: $12,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,308
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4381hp V8381hp V8381hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8440, 14440, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$33,405$51,153$57,773$63,853
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-6,635-10,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,405$46,348$51,138$53,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,790$7,245
Total Invoice$30,656$46,314$52,399$57,961
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-6,018-9,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,656$41,964$46,381$48,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,417$6,684

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, third row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Hood scoop$100   
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
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$50
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$6,370$11,175$13,005$16,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805$6,635$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,350-6,018-9,313

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSequoia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in122.0 in
Length179.5 in205.1 in
Width70.1 in79.9 in
Height65.9 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.6,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in66.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.0 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
33.5 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.566.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3120.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia SR5

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%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested112544%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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