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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: $38,336

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,514

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,897 $33,675
Navigation system 2,420  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 49 68
4.7L V8 1,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Class II trailer hitch   619
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Roof rack crossbars   181
Navigation system 1,987  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats 112  
Cargo net 34 44
4.7L V8 1,589  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Class II trailer hitch   464
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 4,613 1,331
Options (change) 3,882 924
Destination 745 915
Total Price $40,683 $38,336
Total Invoice $36,524 $35,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,096
Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,683$38,336
Adjustments for Features0-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,683$31,766
Total Invoice$36,524$35,514
Adjustments for Features0-6,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,524$29,428

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,180$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,086

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length189.2 in180.9 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height69.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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