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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: $34,494

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterVenza
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $36,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350    
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Cargo net 68 68 49
Rear bumper protector 98 98 85
Remote start 455 455 529
Bodyside moldings     209
Floor mats     269
Roof rack     485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156    
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Cargo net 44 44 34
Rear bumper protector 63 63 52
Remote start 341 341 320
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     174
Roof rack     300
Options (change) 2,389 1,039 1,626
Options (change) 1,874 718 1,005
Destination 1,010 1,010 810
Total Price $34,494 $36,644 $38,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,507
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterVenza
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$34,494$36,644$38,901
Adjustments for Features-975-5,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,519$31,609$38,901
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterVenza
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$5,915$9,975$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$5,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-2370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterVenza
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height67.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft370.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Toyota Venza Limited

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

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