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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: $31,593

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $6,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,490 $38,995 $27,795
Premium Package 4,775    
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 68
Cargo tray 99 99 80
Roof rack crossbars 185 185 181
Remote start 529 529 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Class II trailer hitch     619
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Fog lights     382
Premium Package 4,251    
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo net 34 34 44
Cargo tray 64 64 52
Roof rack crossbars 110 110 117
Remote start 380 380 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Class II trailer hitch     464
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 5,836 1,061 2,748
Options (change) 4,965 714 2,020
Destination 845 845 1,050
Total Price $38,171 $40,901 $31,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,818
Model Year201320132021
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-20225/60-17
Total Price$38,171$40,901$31,593
Adjustments for Features-980-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,191$38,746$31,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132021
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$6,005$7,180$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-893-1,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length189.9 in182.1 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height71.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested207553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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