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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: $34,614

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,795

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,090 $38,595 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,603 $35,508 $28,084
Premium Package 4,775    
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 48
Cargo tray 99 99  
Roof rack crossbars 185 185  
Remote start 529 529 432
Utility Package     705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Class II trailer hitch     468
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Navigation system     1,600
Premium Package 4,251    
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo net 34 34 31
Cargo tray 64 64  
Roof rack crossbars 110 110  
Remote start 380 380 324
Utility Package     492
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Class II trailer hitch     351
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 5,836 1,061 3,894
Options (change) 4,965 714 2,986
Destination 810 810 725
Total Price $37,736 $40,466 $34,614
Total Invoice $34,378 $37,032 $31,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,722
Model Year201220122011
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Touring
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$37,736$40,466$34,614
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,736$39,291$33,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0
Total Invoice$34,378$37,032$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,378$35,957$30,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122011
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Touring
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 $250
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$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
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 
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$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,655$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,075-1,139

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 camera200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
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 Requested347589%
Total Not Requested45011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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%
Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested16569%
Total Not Requested7531%

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