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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: $30,690

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,897 $26,116
Limited Extra Value Package 465  
CD changer, in-dash 200  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 49 46
4.7L V8 1,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Skid plate (one)   110
Class II trailer hitch   299
Rear spoiler   353
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Limited Extra Value Package 372  
CD changer, in-dash 150  
Floor mats 112  
Cargo net 34 30
4.7L V8 1,589  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Skid plate (one)   71
Class II trailer hitch   195
Rear spoiler   230
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 2,658 2,150
Options (change) 2,257 1,657
Destination 745 645
Total Price $38,728 $30,690
Total Invoice $34,899 $28,418

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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: $6,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,895
Model Year20092008
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,728$30,690
Adjustments for Features-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,968$30,690
Total Invoice$34,899$28,418
Adjustments for Features-1,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,313$28,418

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one) $50
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,130$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5860

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length189.2 in176.6 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		36.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		75.1 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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