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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: $29,749

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,617

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBaseSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,138 $25,297 $26,116
Convenience Package 1,535    
Alloy wheels 650    
RWD 0    
Roof rack 649    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Class II trailer hitch   299 299
Satellite radio   445 445
Convenience Package 1,366    
Alloy wheels 579    
RWD 0    
Roof rack 425    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
4-speed automatic   909 909
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Class II trailer hitch   195 195
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 3,183 2,109 2,109
Options (change) 2,610 1,675 1,675
Destination 845 645 645
Total Price $31,058 $29,749 $30,649
Total Invoice $28,593 $27,617 $28,436

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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: $4,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,877
Model Year201320082008
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBaseSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,058$29,749$30,649
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,058$27,039$26,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$28,593$27,617$28,436
Adjustments for Features0-2,516-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,593$25,101$24,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320082008
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBaseSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
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 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers$0  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,790$6,500$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,516-3,720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelFJ CruiserForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in99.4 in
Length183.9 in176.6 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height70.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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