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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: $31,162

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelForesterForesterSienna
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXLE Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $36,180
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $32,198
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368   485
Cargo net 48 48  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
Preferred Accessory Package     292
XLE Limited Package #2     3,580
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276   297
Cargo net 31 31  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Preferred Accessory Package     187
XLE Limited Package #2     2,978
Options (change) 2,492 2,124 4,357
Options (change) 1,921 1,645 3,462
Destination 775 775 605
Total Price $31,162 $32,794 $41,142
Total Invoice $28,790 $30,412 $36,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,641
Model Year201220122006
ModelForesterForesterSienna
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXLE Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4215hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7360, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$31,162$32,794$41,142
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,162$32,694$37,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$28,790$30,412$36,265
Adjustments for Features0-93-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,790$30,319$33,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,529$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year201220122006
ModelForesterForesterSienna
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXLE Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Removable console  $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats  $600
Total Value of Features$5,210$5,310$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-2,834

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterSienna
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in119.3 in
Length179.5 in200.0 in
Width70.1 in77.4 in
Height65.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in64.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in67.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft343.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.594.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3148.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

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 Sienna XLE Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
XLE Limited Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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