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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: $31,140

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,609

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,490 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,896 $33,675
3.5L V6 1,920  
Limited Extra Value Package 870  
Navigation system 1,240  
Rearview camera 475  
AWD 1,400  
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Roof rack crossbars   181
3.5L V6 1,797  
Limited Extra Value Package 819  
Navigation system 1,080  
Rearview camera 380  
AWD 892  
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 5,905 347
Options (change) 4,968 224
Destination 745 915
Total Price $31,140 $37,352
Total Invoice $28,609 $34,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $846
Model Year20092018
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,140$37,352
Adjustments for Features0-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$31,602
Total Invoice$28,609$34,814
Adjustments for Features0-5,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,609$29,455

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$4,400$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,359

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 outlet100No
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 Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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