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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: $32,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,100 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,344 $26,409
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 49 46
Navigation system 2,420 1,800
4.7L V8 1,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Class II trailer hitch   468
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Skid plates   584
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats 112  
Cargo net 34 30
Navigation system 1,987 1,650
4.7L V8 1,572  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Class II trailer hitch   351
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Skid plates   380
Options (change) 4,613 4,077
Options (change) 3,865 3,222
Destination 745 695
Total Price $40,458 $32,967
Total Invoice $35,954 $30,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,872
Model Year20082009
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,458$32,967
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,458$32,702
Total Invoice$35,954$30,326
Adjustments for Features0-244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$30,082

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,055$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244

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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length189.2 in179.5 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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