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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: $33,391

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,866

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,790 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,919 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $29,243 $32,028
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310          
Power Extra Value Package 1,010          
S-Code Paint Treatment 1,100          
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 239 72 72
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 315 199 199
Remote start 499 499 499 499 445 445
Floor mats   225 225      
Door sill trim plates   199 199   38 38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,595 1,595
Universal garage door opener         76 76
Cargo cover         182 182
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165          
Power Extra Value Package 959          
S-Code Paint Treatment 980          
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 135 46 46
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 58 58
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 210 117 117
Remote start 310 310 310 310 333 333
Floor mats   140 140      
Door sill trim plates   179 179   24 24
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,366 1,366
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Cargo cover         118 118
Options (change) 4,522 1,526 1,526 1,102 2,896 2,896
Options (change) 3,794 1,009 1,009 690 2,240 2,240
Destination 960 960 960 960 875 875
Total Price $34,272 $33,391 $36,516 $36,812 $35,066 $38,066
Total Invoice $31,673 $30,866 $33,957 $34,141 $32,358 $35,143

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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: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,272$33,391$36,516$36,812$35,066$38,066
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,715-900-3,660-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,272$33,226$34,801$35,912$31,406$34,106
Cost Above Minimum$1,046$0$1,575$2,686$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,673$30,866$33,957$34,141$32,358$35,143
Adjustments for Features0-153-1,595-835-3,377-3,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,673$30,713$32,362$33,306$28,981$31,487
Cost Above Minimum$960$0$1,649$2,593$0$2,506

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
CVT  $1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Perimeter scan   $25  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Terrain selector    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
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$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Surround sound$250  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,390$5,940$5,125$7,885$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165$1,715$900$3,660$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-153-1,595-835-3,377-3,656

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

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 support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
S-Code Paint Treatment
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Two-tone paint0No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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