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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,124

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,538

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelForesterVenzaVenza
Trim2.0XT TouringXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $29,775 $36,465
Base Invoice $30,836 $27,097 $33,183
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Cargo net 87 49 49
Rear bumper protector 92 85 85
Remote start 436 529 529
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Premium Package   2,130  
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Floor mats   269 269
3.5L V6   1,825  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Roof rack   485 485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Cargo net 56 34 34
Rear bumper protector 59 52 52
Remote start 328 320 320
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Premium Package   1,896  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   174 174
3.5L V6   1,659  
AWD   1,319 1,319
Roof rack   300 300
Options (change) 1,304 7,031 3,076
Options (change) 877 5,879 2,324
Destination 825 810 810
Total Price $35,124 $37,616 $40,351
Total Invoice $32,538 $33,786 $36,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,683
Model Year201420122012
ModelForesterVenzaVenza
Trim2.0XT TouringXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$35,124$37,616$40,351
Adjustments for Features-4700-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,654$37,616$38,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,310
Total Invoice$32,538$33,786$36,317
Adjustments for Features-4350-1,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,103$33,786$35,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,248

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year201420122012
ModelForesterVenzaVenza
Trim2.0XT TouringXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,910$5,440$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4350-1,283

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterVenza
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in75.0 in
Height66.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft370.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Venza XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
245/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Venza Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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