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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: $36,098

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,310

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,595 $33,095
Base Invoice $35,508 $30,927
Floor mats 199  
Cargo tray 99  
Cargo net 49 90
Roof rack crossbars 185 199
Remote start 529 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
AC power outlet   415
Floor mats 126  
Cargo tray 64  
Cargo net 34 58
Roof rack crossbars 110 117
Remote start 380 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Class II trailer hitch   475
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
AC power outlet   311
Options (change) 1,061 2,153
Options (change) 714 1,533
Destination 810 850
Total Price $40,466 $36,098
Total Invoice $37,032 $33,310

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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: $4,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,243
Model Year20122015
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/55-18
Total Price$40,466$36,098
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,466$35,533
Total Invoice$37,032$33,310
Adjustments for Features0-521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,032$32,789

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
Model4RunnerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power retractable rear window$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,605$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-521

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length189.9 in180.9 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height71.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		88.8 ft374.7 ft3

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

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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