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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: $33,936

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,370

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $28,144 $30,927
Advanced Technology Package 3,030        
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 72 72
Cargo net 49 49 49 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 199 199
Remote start 499 499 499 445 445
Floor mats   225 225    
Door sill trim plates   199 199 38 38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,895 1,895
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Cargo cover       182 182
Advanced Technology Package 2,697        
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 46 46
Cargo net 35 35 35 58 58
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 117 117
Remote start 310 310 310 333 333
Floor mats   140 140    
Door sill trim plates   179 179 24 24
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,638 1,638
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Cargo cover       118 118
Options (change) 4,132 1,526 1,526 3,196 3,196
Options (change) 3,387 1,009 1,009 2,512 2,512
Destination 900 900 900 850 850
Total Price $34,297 $33,936 $36,036 $34,141 $37,141
Total Invoice $31,650 $31,370 $33,502 $31,506 $34,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,297$33,936$36,036$34,141$37,141
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,640-1,245-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,297$33,846$34,396$32,896$35,696
Cost Above Minimum$451$0$550$0$2,800
Total Invoice$31,650$31,370$33,502$31,506$34,289
Adjustments for Features0-83-1,525-1,149-1,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,650$31,287$31,977$30,357$32,955
Cost Above Minimum$363$0$690$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Perimeter scan$25    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
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 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,690$7,240$6,845$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,640$1,245$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83-1,525-1,149-1,334

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162015
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length183.5 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested192553%
Total Not Requested172547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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