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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,310

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $4,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,596

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $4,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterYaris
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $16,400
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $15,743
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Floor mats           150
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Floor mats           93
Options (change) 353 353 353 0 353 150
Options (change) 230 230 230 0 230 93
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 760
Total Price $22,193 $22,693 $27,693 $27,640 $28,893 $17,310
Total Invoice $20,890 $21,350 $25,805 $25,942 $26,991 $16,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Yaris SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year200820082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterYaris
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4106hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/50-16
Total Price$22,193$22,693$27,693$27,640$28,893$17,310
Adjustments for Features-375-1,300-5,540-3,175-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,818$21,393$22,153$24,465$24,218$17,310
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$760$3,072$2,825$0
Total Invoice$20,890$21,350$25,805$25,942$26,991$16,596
Adjustments for Features-353-1,223-5,162-2,980-4,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,537$20,127$20,643$22,962$22,624$16,596
Cost Above Minimum$410$0$516$2,835$2,497$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris

Model Year200820082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterYaris
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic  $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver     $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Side curtain airbags     $350
Stability control     $400
Temporary spare tire     $150
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
HD radio     $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass  $0   
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 
Trip computer     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,100$8,340$5,975$7,475$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$1,300$5,540$3,175$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-353-1,223-5,162-2,980-4,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterYaris
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.8 in
Length176.6 in153.5 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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