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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: $30,390

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,490 $33,095
Base Invoice $22,896 $30,927
3.5L V6 1,920  
Limited Extra Value Package 1,360  
Rearview camera 475  
AWD 1,400  
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
AC power outlet   415
3.5L V6 1,797  
Limited Extra Value Package 1,224  
Rearview camera 380  
AWD 892  
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
AC power outlet   311
Options (change) 5,155 981
Options (change) 4,293 665
Destination 745 850
Total Price $30,390 $34,926
Total Invoice $27,934 $32,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,082
Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,390$34,926
Adjustments for Features0-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,390$33,391
Total Invoice$27,934$32,442
Adjustments for Features0-1,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,934$31,016

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,426

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length181.1 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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