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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: $24,584

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,846

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018200820082008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 249 249   249 249 249 249 249 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 349 349 349 349 349       87   87
Power driver seat 880 880                  
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315      
Roof rails 190                    
Floor mats 224 224 224     224 224        
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 46 46 46
Satellite radio 379   379           445 445 445
Door sill trim plates 199 199 199     199 199        
Cold Area Package     1,060                
Premium Package                 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror                 183   183
Cargo tray                 75 75 75
Rear spoiler                 353 353 353
All-weather floor mats 145 145   145 145 145 145 145 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274 274 274       56   56
Power driver seat 783 783                  
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 210 210 210 210 210      
Roof rails 170                    
Floor mats 139 139 139     139 139        
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 30 30 30
Satellite radio 307   307           334 334 334
Door sill trim plates 179 179 179     179 179        
Cold Area Package     943                
Premium Package                 1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror                 119   119
Cargo tray                 46 46 46
Rear spoiler                 230 230 230
Options (change) 2,834 2,265 2,575 962 962 1,036 1,036 613 2,744 974 1,244
Options (change) 2,242 1,765 2,087 664 664 708 708 390 2,186 673 848
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 645 645 645
Total Price $29,329 $32,290 $32,820 $30,747 $34,142 $32,936 $36,061 $36,358 $24,584 $28,314 $29,784
Total Invoice $27,081 $30,048 $30,458 $28,578 $31,914 $30,600 $33,691 $33,876 $22,846 $26,248 $27,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018200820082008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11120, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,329$32,290$32,820$30,747$34,142$32,936$36,061$36,358$24,584$28,314$29,784
Adjustments for Features-3,170-5,095-3,320-4,180-6,130-6,470-8,020-7,2050-1,740-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,159$27,195$29,500$26,567$28,012$26,466$28,041$29,153$24,584$26,574$28,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,036$3,341$408$1,853$307$1,882$2,994$0$1,990$4,075
Total Invoice$27,081$30,048$30,458$28,578$31,914$30,600$33,691$33,876$22,846$26,248$27,609
Adjustments for Features-2,927-4,741-3,081-3,885-5,730-6,011-7,493-6,7130-1,613-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,154$25,307$27,377$24,693$26,184$24,589$26,198$27,163$22,846$24,635$26,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,153$3,223$539$2,030$435$2,044$3,009$0$1,789$3,720

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018200820082008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForesterForester
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100   
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000    
5-speed manual        $0 $0
4-speed automatic         $800 
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0   
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100        
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600   
Cruise control        $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100   
Heated steering wheel  $100    $100   
Power liftgate     $350$350$350   
Proximity key $250  $250$250$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats        $0$0$0
Around view cameras       $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire        $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Perimeter scan       $25   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control$25$25   $25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  $40$40  $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Wiper de-icer  $25     $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential        $300$300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0        
Bodyside cladding        $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)          $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275   
Hood scoop          $100
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0        
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large        $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash        $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0   
HD radio $50 $50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation app $50 $50$50      
Navigation system     $600$600$600   
Siri Eyes Free support $0 $0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound       $250   
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights        $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50       
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver        $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Leather seating surfaces         $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350   $350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0      
Wheels, dark finish  $0        
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100       
Total Value of Features$8,165$10,090$8,315$9,175$11,125$11,465$13,015$12,200$4,995$6,735$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$5,095$3,320$4,180$6,130$6,470$8,020$7,205$0$1,740$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,927-4,741-3,081-3,885-5,730-6,011-7,493-6,7130-1,613-1,043

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length183.5 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested195055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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