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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: $32,445

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelRAV4RAV4Forester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $27,795
Cargo net 49 49 68
All-weather floor mats 239 239 81
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 181
Remote start 499 499 455
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Floor mats   225  
Door sill trim plates   199 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Eyesight Package     1,695
Cargo tray     80
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo cover     172
Power liftgate     450
Cargo net 35 35 44
All-weather floor mats 135 135 52
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 117
Remote start 310 310 341
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Floor mats   140  
Door sill trim plates   179 34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Eyesight Package     1,412
Cargo tray     52
Universal garage door opener     78
Cargo cover     111
Power liftgate     413
Options (change) 2,502 2,926 3,600
Options (change) 1,999 2,318 2,812
Destination 900 900 1,050
Total Price $32,667 $35,336 $32,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,703
Model Year201620162021
ModelRAV4RAV4Forester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$32,667$35,336$32,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,667$31,946$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$721$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162021
ModelRAV4RAV4Forester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Trailer sway control $25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,325$9,715$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,135-21

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in105.1 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215097%
Total Not Requested753%

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