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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: $32,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $26,094 $27,992
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 69 69
Advanced Technology Package 2,460 2,785          
Power Extra Value Package 1,010            
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 48 48
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 315 315    
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 432 432
Floor mats     224 224      
Rugged Package           887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           185 185
Navigation system           1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener           93 93
Cargo cover           166 166
Obstacle detection, rear           363 363
Rear spoiler           368  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 39 39
Advanced Technology Package 2,189 2,479          
Power Extra Value Package 959            
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 31 31
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 210 210    
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 324 324
Floor mats     139 139      
Rugged Package           608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           120 120
Navigation system           888 888
Universal garage door opener           61 61
Cargo cover           108 108
Obstacle detection, rear           272 272
Rear spoiler           276  
Options (change) 4,582 3,897 1,336 1,336 1,112 3,611 3,243
Options (change) 3,848 3,179 839 839 700 2,727 2,451
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $34,367 $37,077 $33,236 $36,361 $36,857 $32,281 $33,913
Total Invoice $31,762 $34,429 $30,731 $33,822 $34,186 $29,596 $31,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,367$37,077$33,236$36,361$36,857$32,281$33,913
Adjustments for Features-1,490-2,590-1,230-2,780-2,0650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,877$34,487$32,006$33,581$34,792$32,281$33,738
Cost Above Minimum$871$2,481$0$1,575$2,786$0$1,457
Total Invoice$31,762$34,429$30,731$33,822$34,186$29,596$31,218
Adjustments for Features-1,377-2,405-1,137-2,586-1,9150-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,385$32,024$29,594$31,236$32,271$29,596$31,057
Cost Above Minimum$791$2,430$0$1,642$2,677$0$1,461

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900$900
FWD$0 $0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control     $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25$25  $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Hood scoop      $100
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Tachometer$75 $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$100  $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$200  
Metal pedals      $75
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$7,925$9,025$7,665$9,215$8,500$6,435$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$2,590$1,230$2,780$2,065$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,377-2,405-1,137-2,586-1,9150-161

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length183.5 in179.5 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

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested87545%
Total Not Requested107555%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
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%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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