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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: $29,849

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $874

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,417

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,115 $26,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,286 $24,857 $26,707
Convenience Package 2,150    
Alloy wheels 650    
RWD 0    
Roof rack 649    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Skid plates   584 584
Convenience Package 1,914    
Alloy wheels 579    
RWD 0    
Roof rack 425    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Skid plates   380 380
Options (change) 3,798 2,659 2,659
Options (change) 3,158 1,865 1,865
Destination 810 695 695
Total Price $30,723 $29,849 $31,849
Total Invoice $28,254 $27,417 $29,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,004
Model Year201220102010
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,723$29,849$31,849
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,723$26,989$26,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$28,254$27,417$29,267
Adjustments for Features0-2,627-5,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,254$24,790$24,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220102010
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,115$5,975$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,627-5,017

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelFJ CruiserForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.0 in
Length183.9 in179.5 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height70.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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