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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: $32,577

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,113

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $26,586 $28,084
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310        
Cargo net 49 49 49 48 48
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 69 69
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 195 195
Remote start 499 499 499 432 432
Floor mats   225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system       1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Cargo cover       166 166
Bodyside moldings       240 240
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Rear spoiler       368  
Wheel-lip moldings       453 453
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165        
Cargo net 35 35 35 31 31
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 39 39
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 117 117
Remote start 310 310 310 324 324
Floor mats   140 140    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Navigation system       888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Cargo cover       108 108
Bodyside moldings       156 156
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Rear spoiler       276  
Wheel-lip moldings       340 340
Options (change) 2,412 1,327 1,327 3,612 3,244
Options (change) 1,855 830 830 2,732 2,456
Destination 900 900 900 795 795
Total Price $32,577 $33,737 $35,837 $32,802 $34,034
Total Invoice $30,118 $31,191 $33,323 $30,113 $31,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,577$33,737$35,837$32,802$34,034
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-3,965-1,145-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,577$31,322$31,872$31,657$32,714
Cost Above Minimum$1,255$0$550$0$1,057
Total Invoice$30,118$31,191$33,323$30,113$31,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,233-3,687-1,051-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,118$28,958$29,636$29,062$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,160$0$678$0$1,058

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
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$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control $25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Climate Control 
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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
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
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
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$5,550$7,965$9,515$6,695$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$3,965$1,145$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233-3,687-1,051-1,215

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length183.5 in169.5 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 sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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