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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: $17,855

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $5,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,121

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $4,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterYaris
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,595 $23,295 $27,095 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,870
Base Invoice $19,489 $21,960 $25,407 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $16,193
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166 166 166  
USB port 401            
Bluetooth cell phone link 483            
Alloy wheels 400            
Fog lights 374 374          
Rear spoiler 368 368   368 368    
Floor mats             150
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108 108 108  
USB port 301            
Bluetooth cell phone link 362            
Alloy wheels 348            
Fog lights 243 243          
Rear spoiler 276 276   276 276    
Floor mats             93
Options (change) 2,192 908 166 534 534 166 150
Options (change) 1,638 627 108 384 384 108 93
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775 835
Total Price $23,562 $24,978 $28,036 $27,904 $29,204 $30,836 $17,855
Total Invoice $21,902 $23,362 $26,290 $26,064 $27,253 $28,875 $17,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Yaris SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,430
Model Year2012201220122012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterYaris
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4106hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/50-16
Total Price$23,562$24,978$28,036$27,904$29,204$30,836$17,855
Adjustments for Features-1,875-4,075-4,100-6,590-7,490-7,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,687$20,903$23,936$21,314$21,714$23,171$17,855
Cost Above Minimum$784$0$3,033$411$811$2,268$0
Total Invoice$21,902$23,362$26,290$26,064$27,253$28,875$17,121
Adjustments for Features-1,743-3,811-3,845-6,155-6,990-7,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$19,551$22,445$19,909$20,263$21,697$17,121
Cost Above Minimum$608$0$2,894$358$712$2,146$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris

Model Year2012201220122012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterYaris
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver      $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger      $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Intermittent wipers      $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats    $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Total Value of Features$3,000$5,200$5,225$7,715$8,615$8,790$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$4,075$4,100$6,590$7,490$7,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,743-3,811-3,845-6,155-6,990-7,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Yaris

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterYaris
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.8 in
Length179.5 in155.5 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,316 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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