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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: $25,489

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,698

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200720072007
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315      
Cargo net 49 49 49 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 55 55 55
Floor mats   225 225      
Premium Package       2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183   183
Universal garage door opener       87 87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353 353
Satellite radio       445 445 445
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210      
Cargo net 35 35 35 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 33 33 33
Floor mats   140 140      
Premium Package       2,256    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119   119
Universal garage door opener       56 56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230 230
Satellite radio       334 334 334
Options (change) 603 828 828 3,669 986 1,169
Options (change) 380 520 520 3,058 683 802
Destination 900 900 900 625 625 625
Total Price $30,768 $33,238 $35,338 $25,489 $28,306 $29,689
Total Invoice $28,643 $30,881 $33,013 $23,698 $26,238 $27,543

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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: $1,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,111
Model Year201620162016200720072007
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,768$33,238$35,338$25,489$28,306$29,689
Adjustments for Features-3,145-6,535-8,0850-1,900-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,623$26,703$27,253$25,489$26,406$28,664
Cost Above Minimum$920$0$550$0$917$3,175
Total Invoice$28,643$30,881$33,013$23,698$26,238$27,543
Adjustments for Features-2,928-6,072-7,5530-1,761-951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,715$24,809$25,460$23,698$24,477$26,592
Cost Above Minimum$906$0$651$0$779$2,894

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016200720072007
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
CVT  $1000   
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600   
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control $25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$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$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop     $100
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Navigation app$50     
Navigation system $600$600   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$8,165$11,555$13,105$5,020$6,920$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$6,535$8,085$0$1,900$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,928-6,072-7,5530-1,761-951

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length183.5 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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
Compass0Yes
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
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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