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Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,638

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,051

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,350 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,674 $28,084
Side curtain airbags 650  
Navigation system 2,420 1,000
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 49 48
4.7L V8 1,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Class II trailer hitch   468
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Side curtain airbags 559  
Navigation system 1,987 888
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats 112  
Cargo net 34 31
4.7L V8 1,572  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Class II trailer hitch   351
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 5,263 2,848
Options (change) 4,424 2,172
Destination 605 795
Total Price $40,218 $33,638
Total Invoice $35,703 $31,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,810
Model Year20062013
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,218$33,638
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,218$32,383
Total Invoice$35,703$31,051
Adjustments for Features0-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,703$29,893

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length189.2 in169.5 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height69.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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