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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: $29,809

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $858

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,781

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelRAV4ForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,450 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,601 $24,330 $26,409
All-weather floor mats 200 69 69
Floor mats 225    
Cargo net 49 46 46
Cargo cover   166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear spoiler   367  
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Cargo tray     75
All-weather floor mats 120 39 39
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 35 30 30
Cargo cover   108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear spoiler   275  
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Cargo tray     46
Options (change) 474 3,977 3,685
Options (change) 295 3,182 2,956
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $29,809 $30,667 $32,575
Total Invoice $27,781 $28,207 $30,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year201520092009
ModelRAV4ForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,809$30,667$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-905-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,809$29,762$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$27,781$28,207$30,060
Adjustments for Features0-832-1,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,781$27,375$28,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520092009
ModelRAV4ForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,520$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-1,089

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length179.9 in179.5 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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