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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: $31,901

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,310 $42,125 $27,795
Wilderness Package 434 434  
Floor mats 224 224  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 99 99 55
Cargo net 49 49 68
Cargo cover 155 155 172
Remote start 499 499 455
Sunroof 850    
Premium Package 1,580    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Class II trailer hitch     619
Cargo tray     80
All-weather floor mats     81
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Roof rack crossbars     181
Fog lights     382
Wilderness Package 255 255  
Floor mats 139 139  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 72 72 35
Cargo net 35 35 44
Cargo cover 95 95 111
Remote start 380 380 341
Sunroof 757    
Premium Package 1,684    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Class II trailer hitch     464
Cargo tray     52
All-weather floor mats     52
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Roof rack crossbars     117
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 3,890 1,460 3,056
Options (change) 3,417 976 2,218
Destination 1,045 1,045 1,050
Total Price $39,245 $44,630 $31,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,791
Model Year201820182021
Model4Runner4RunnerForester
TrimSR5LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/21 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-20225/60-17
Total Price$39,245$44,630$31,901
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,245$41,755$31,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182021
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, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,905$7,780$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,644-7

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182021
Model4RunnerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length190.2 in182.1 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height71.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 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

Wilderness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Navigation system550No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Wilderness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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