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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: $30,394

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,056

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,090 $38,595 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,603 $35,508 $26,005
Premium Package 4,775    
Roof rack crossbars 185 185  
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Skid plate (one)     110
Class II trailer hitch     295
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Premium Package 4,251    
Roof rack crossbars 110 110  
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo net 34 34 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Skid plate (one)     71
Class II trailer hitch     192
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 5,208 433 1,874
Options (change) 4,521 270 1,426
Destination 810 810 625
Total Price $37,108 $39,838 $30,394
Total Invoice $33,934 $36,588 $28,056

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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: $4,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,017
Model Year201220122006
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-20215/60-16
Total Price$37,108$39,838$30,394
Adjustments for Features-2,035-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,073$36,478$30,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0
Total Invoice$33,934$36,588$28,056
Adjustments for Features-1,861-3,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,073$33,502$28,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,429$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122006
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,755$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,861-3,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length189.9 in176.6 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height71.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
App support0No
Navigation system600No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested250064%
Total Not Requested142536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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