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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: $2,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,616

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,555 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,862 $27,992
Side curtain airbags 650  
3.5L V6 1,915  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Heated front seats 440  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,400  
Cargo net   48
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Side curtain airbags 559  
3.5L V6 1,771  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Heated front seats 352  
Sunroof 720  
AWD 907  
Cargo net   31
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 6,355 862
Options (change) 5,149 596
Destination 605 775
Total Price $29,515 $31,532
Total Invoice $26,616 $29,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,969
Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,515$31,532
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$30,697
Total Invoice$26,616$29,363
Adjustments for Features0-778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,616$28,585

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-778

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length181.1 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft368.3 ft3

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