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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: $31,181

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $24,355 $26,707
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310        
Cargo net 49 49 49 46 46
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 69 69
Remote start 499 499 499 432 432
Floor mats   225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Cargo cover       166 166
iPod integration       223 223
Bodyside moldings       238 238
Rear spoiler       367  
Wheel-lip moldings       432 432
Satellite radio       453 453
Cargo tray         75
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165        
Cargo net 35 35 35 30 30
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 39 39
Remote start 310 310 310 324 324
Floor mats   140 140    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Navigation system       1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Cargo cover       108 108
iPod integration       145 145
Bodyside moldings       155 155
Rear spoiler       275  
Wheel-lip moldings       324 324
Satellite radio       340 340
Cargo tray         46
Options (change) 2,097 1,012 1,012 4,491 4,199
Options (change) 1,645 620 620 3,414 3,185
Destination 900 900 900 695 695
Total Price $32,262 $33,422 $35,522 $31,181 $33,389
Total Invoice $29,908 $30,981 $33,113 $28,464 $30,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,262$33,422$35,522$31,181$33,389
Adjustments for Features-30-2,445-3,9950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,232$30,977$31,527$31,181$33,114
Cost Above Minimum$1,255$0$550$0$1,933
Total Invoice$29,908$30,981$33,113$28,464$30,587
Adjustments for Features-28-2,266-3,7240-252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,880$28,715$29,389$28,464$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$1,165$0$674$0$1,871

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
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  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control $25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
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$6,350$8,765$10,315$6,320$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$2,445$3,995$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-2,266-3,7240-252

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length183.5 in179.5 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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