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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: $33,109

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,670

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterSienna
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $39,300
Base Invoice $27,992 $36,156
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 48 51
Bodyside moldings 240 209
Remote start 432 529
Rear bumper protector 78  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation Package   1,610
Convenience Package   890
Floor mats   324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 31 34
Bodyside moldings 156 125
Remote start 324 380
Rear bumper protector 51  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation Package   1,432
Convenience Package   793
Floor mats   198
Options (change) 2,439 3,613
Options (change) 1,903 2,962
Destination 775 810
Total Price $33,109 $43,723
Total Invoice $30,670 $39,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,975
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterSienna
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine224hp H4266hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,109$43,723
Adjustments for Features0-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,109$39,033
Total Invoice$30,670$39,928
Adjustments for Features0-4,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,670$35,645

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterSienna
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Sliding center console $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Sunroof, second row $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual legrests, second row $500
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,760$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,283

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sienna Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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