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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,278

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,045 $27,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $20,969 $26,232 $30,836
Convenience Package 1,840    
RWD 0    
Alloy wheels 650    
Roof rack 649    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
Rear bumper protector   92 92
Roof rack crossbars   199 199
Class II trailer hitch   622 622
Convenience Package 1,472    
RWD 0    
Alloy wheels 520    
Roof rack 425    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
Rear bumper protector   59 59
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Class II trailer hitch   466 466
Options (change) 3,488 913 913
Options (change) 2,657 642 642
Destination 745 825 825
Total Price $27,278 $29,733 $34,733
Total Invoice $24,371 $27,699 $32,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,246
Model Year200820142014
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,278$29,733$34,733
Adjustments for Features0-4,910-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,278$24,823$26,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,985
Total Invoice$24,371$27,699$32,303
Adjustments for Features0-4,574-7,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,371$23,125$24,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,807

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820142014
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Headliner speakers$0  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$7,475$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,910$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,574-7,371

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelFJ CruiserForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in180.9 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height70.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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