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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,811

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,882

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,625 $35,565
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,365 $31,651
Rear spoiler 353 353 485 485
Cargo net 46 46    
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Convenience Package     1,640  
XLE Extra Value Package #1     585  
Foglamp Package     180  
Preferred Accessory Package     292 292
Rear spoiler 230 230 297 297
Cargo net 30 30    
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Convenience Package     1,312  
XLE Extra Value Package #1     527  
Foglamp Package     144  
Preferred Accessory Package     187 187
Options (change) 471 741 3,182 777
Options (change) 307 482 2,467 484
Destination 645 645 745 745
Total Price $27,811 $29,281 $33,552 $37,087
Total Invoice $25,882 $27,243 $29,577 $32,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $692
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6360, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/65-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,811$29,281$33,552$37,087
Adjustments for Features-6150-4,055-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,196$29,281$29,497$32,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$3,035
Total Invoice$25,882$27,243$29,577$32,880
Adjustments for Features-5720-3,575-4,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,310$27,243$26,002$28,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$2,840

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, third row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  
Removable console  $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,135$4,520$8,575$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$4,055$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-5720-3,575-4,038

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterSienna
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in119.3 in
Length176.6 in200.0 in
Width68.3 in77.4 in
Height65.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in64.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in67.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft343.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.094.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3148.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Sienna XLE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
XLE Extra Value Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Foglamp Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sienna Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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