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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: $33,373

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,826

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedLimited Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $41,900 $45,270
Base Invoice $27,992 $38,547 $41,646
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Cargo net 48 49 49
All-weather floor mats 69 185 185
Bodyside moldings 240 209 209
Remote start 432 499 499
Universal garage door opener 93    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Roof rack crossbars 195 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Floor mats   330 330
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Cargo net 31 35 35
All-weather floor mats 39 115 115
Bodyside moldings 156 125 125
Remote start 324 310 310
Universal garage door opener 61    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Roof rack crossbars 117 110 110
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 2,703 1,457 1,457
Options (change) 2,059 895 895
Destination 775 900 900
Total Price $33,373 $44,257 $47,627
Total Invoice $30,826 $40,342 $43,441

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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: $6,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,719
Model Year201220162016
ModelForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedLimited Premium
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)?, 7605, 10605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,373$44,257$47,627
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,373$40,092$41,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$30,826$40,342$43,441
Adjustments for Features0-3,797-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,826$36,545$37,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year201220162016
ModelForesterSiennaSienna
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedLimited Premium
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Sunroof, second row $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HDMI port  $25
Intercom $25$25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual legrests, second row $500$500
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,110$10,275$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,797-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Sienna

Model Year20122016
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.4,310 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%

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