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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: $24,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelRAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,450 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,601 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 200 55 55 55
Floor mats 225      
Roof rack crossbars 315      
Cargo net 49 46 46 46
Premium Package   1,500    
Cargo tray   75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183   183
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Satellite radio   445 445 445
All-weather floor mats 120 33 33 33
Floor mats 140      
Roof rack crossbars 210      
Cargo net 35 30 30 30
Premium Package   1,338    
Cargo tray   46 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119   119
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Satellite radio   334 334 334
Options (change) 789 2,657 974 1,157
Options (change) 505 2,130 673 792
Destination 885 645 645 645
Total Price $30,124 $24,497 $28,314 $29,697
Total Invoice $27,991 $22,790 $26,248 $27,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelRAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,124$24,497$28,314$29,697
Adjustments for Features-2,9200-1,840-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,204$24,497$26,474$28,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977$4,075
Total Invoice$27,991$22,790$26,248$27,553
Adjustments for Features-2,7130-1,706-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,278$22,790$24,542$26,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,752$3,719

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015200820082008
ModelRAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$7,365$4,445$6,285$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0$1,840$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7130-1,706-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length179.9 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height65.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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