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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: $33,172

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,739

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,150 $45,225 $52,375
Base Invoice $28,084 $30,393 $40,249 $46,612
Navigation system 1,000 1,550 1,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 275    
Rear bumper protector 78      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500    
Universal garage door opener 93      
Roof rack crossbars 195      
Class II trailer hitch 468      
Towing Package   660    
5.7L V8   1,125    
JBL 440W 14 speakers   1,430    
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
Fog lights   110    
Rear spoiler   100 100  
Floor mats   258 258 258
Navigation system 888 1,310 1,385  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 220    
Rear bumper protector 51      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 400    
Universal garage door opener 61      
Roof rack crossbars 117      
Class II trailer hitch 351      
Towing Package   528    
5.7L V8   1,000    
JBL 440W 14 speakers   1,073    
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
Fog lights   88    
Rear spoiler   80 80  
Floor mats   161 161 161
Options (change) 2,382 13,978 6,043 3,583
Options (change) 1,860 11,525 5,145 3,113
Destination 795 745 745 745
Total Price $33,172 $48,873 $52,013 $56,703
Total Invoice $30,739 $42,663 $46,139 $50,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,594
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSR5LimitedPlatinum
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)?, 7440, 14440, 14440, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/65-18275/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$33,172$48,873$52,013$56,703
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-4,645-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,172$45,058$47,368$49,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310$4,725
Total Invoice$30,739$42,663$46,139$50,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-4,120-6,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,739$39,333$42,019$44,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,686$4,978

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelForesterSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSR5LimitedPlatinum
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 
Power liftgate   $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   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25
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
Skid plates $150$150$150
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25   
USB port$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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 release, second row seats$50   
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$6,510$10,325$11,155$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$4,645$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,330-4,120-6,159

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterSequoia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in122.0 in
Length169.5 in205.1 in
Width70.1 in79.8 in
Height65.9 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.6,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 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 in39.4 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 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
33.5 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.566.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3120.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia SR5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
JBL, 440W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 440W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested80078%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested5050%
Total Not Requested5050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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