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Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,515

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $424

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,616

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,555 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,862 $26,116
Side curtain airbags 650  
3.5L V6 1,915  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,400  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Side curtain airbags 559  
3.5L V6 1,771  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Sunroof 720  
AWD 907  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Options (change) 6,355 1,399
Options (change) 5,149 1,169
Destination 605 645
Total Price $29,515 $29,939
Total Invoice $26,616 $27,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year20062008
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,515$29,939
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,585$29,939
Total Invoice$26,616$27,930
Adjustments for Features-8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,777$27,930

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length181.1 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft357.7 ft3

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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%

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