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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: $33,746

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,918

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,090 $38,595 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,603 $35,508 $26,409
Premium Package 4,775    
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 46
Cargo tray 99 99 75
Remote start 529 529 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Skid plates     584
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 4,251    
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo net 34 34 30
Cargo tray 64 64 46
Remote start 380 380 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Skid plates     380
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 5,651 876 4,856
Options (change) 4,855 604 3,814
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $37,551 $40,281 $33,746
Total Invoice $34,268 $36,922 $30,918

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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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year201220122009
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-20225/55-17
Total Price$37,551$40,281$33,746
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,551$39,106$33,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0
Total Invoice$34,268$36,922$30,918
Adjustments for Features0-1,077-357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,268$35,845$30,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,577$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122009
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$4,730$5,905$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,077-357

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length189.9 in179.5 in
Width75.8 in70.1 in
Height71.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft368.3 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested322582%
Total Not Requested70018%

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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