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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: $32,425

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,972

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,195 $33,205 $39,300
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,548 $36,156
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 46 51 51
Bodyside moldings 238 209 209
Satellite radio 453    
Remote start 432 529 529
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 82    
iPod integration 223    
Navigation system 1,800    
Floor mats   324 324
Navigation Package     1,610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 30 34 34
Bodyside moldings 155 125 125
Satellite radio 340    
Remote start 324 380 380
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 54    
iPod integration 145    
Navigation system 1,650    
Floor mats   198 198
Navigation Package     1,432
Options (change) 3,535 1,113 2,723
Options (change) 2,868 737 2,169
Destination 695 810 810
Total Price $32,425 $35,128 $42,833
Total Invoice $29,972 $32,095 $39,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,296
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine224hp H4266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,425$35,128$42,833
Adjustments for Features0-905-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,425$34,223$37,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,505
Total Invoice$29,972$32,095$39,135
Adjustments for Features0-827-4,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,972$31,268$34,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,203

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Sliding center console  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Sunroof, second row  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual legrests, second row  $500
Manual recliner, third row seats $125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable second row seats $0$0
Stowable center seat, second row $150 
Stowable third row seats $600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,445$7,350$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-827-4,664

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSienna
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in119.3 in
Length179.5 in200.2 in
Width70.1 in78.1 in
Height65.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,380 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in64.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in66.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft339.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.587.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3150.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Sienna Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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