Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2012 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,027

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,762

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,252

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,330 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,684 $28,084
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Rearview camera 475  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Floor mats 199  
Bodyside moldings 199 240
Remote start 529 432
AWD 1,390  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Roof rack crossbars   195
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Rearview camera 424  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Floor mats 126  
Bodyside moldings 125 156
Remote start 380 324
AWD 1,300  
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Roof rack crossbars   117
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 5,887 2,797
Options (change) 5,268 2,135
Destination 810 795
Total Price $32,027 $33,587
Total Invoice $29,762 $31,014

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota RAV4 dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,072
Model Year20122013
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,027$33,587
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,027$33,392
Total Invoice$29,762$31,014
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,762$30,834

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length181.1 in169.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.