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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: $32,027

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,762

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRAV4Forester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,330 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,684 $30,836
3.5L V6 1,920  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Rearview camera 475  
Floor mats 199  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Remote start 529 436
AWD 1,390  
Cargo net   87
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Roof rack crossbars   199
AC power outlet   409
3.5L V6 1,794  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Rearview camera 424  
Floor mats 126  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Remote start 380 328
AWD 1,300  
Cargo net   56
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Roof rack crossbars   117
AC power outlet   306
Options (change) 5,887 1,603
Options (change) 5,268 1,112
Destination 810 825
Total Price $32,027 $35,423
Total Invoice $29,762 $32,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,183
Model Year20122014
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)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,027$35,423
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,027$34,528
Total Invoice$29,762$32,773
Adjustments for Features0-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,762$31,945

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,590$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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