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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: $30,124

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $169

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,928

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $63

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,450 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,601 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
All-weather floor mats 200 69 69 69
Floor mats 225      
Cargo net 49 48 48 48
Roof rack crossbars 315      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Rear spoiler   368 368  
All-weather floor mats 120 39 39 39
Floor mats 140      
Cargo net 35 31 31 31
Roof rack crossbars 210      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 789 2,923 2,723 2,355
Options (change) 505 2,248 2,070 1,794
Destination 885 775 775 775
Total Price $30,124 $30,293 $31,393 $33,025
Total Invoice $27,991 $27,928 $28,939 $30,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,124$30,293$31,393$33,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-1,970-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,124$29,023$29,423$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$27,991$27,928$28,939$30,561
Adjustments for Features0-1,171-1,816-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,991$26,757$27,123$28,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$366$1,819

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelRAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
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   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,135$5,835$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270$1,970$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,171-1,816-1,985

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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