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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: $33,217

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,738

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820142014
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $28,051 $30,836
Power Extra Value Package 1,010            
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310 1,310          
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 72 72
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 436 436
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 315 315 199 199
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 87 87
Universal garage door opener   349       74 74
Floor mats     224 224      
Door sill trim plates     199 199   36 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           198 198
Driver Assist Technology Package           2,400 2,400
Cargo cover           182 182
Power Extra Value Package 959            
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165 1,165          
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 46 46
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 328 328
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 210 210 117 117
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 56 56
Universal garage door opener   274       48 48
Floor mats     139 139      
Door sill trim plates     179 179   23 23
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           128 128
Driver Assist Technology Package           2,087 2,087
Cargo cover           118 118
Options (change) 3,432 2,771 1,535 1,535 1,112 3,684 3,684
Options (change) 2,824 2,139 1,018 1,018 700 2,951 2,951
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $33,217 $35,951 $33,435 $36,560 $36,857 $34,504 $37,504
Total Invoice $30,738 $33,389 $30,910 $34,001 $34,186 $31,827 $34,612

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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: $86
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148
Model Year2018201820182018201820142014
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,217$35,951$33,435$36,560$36,857$34,504$37,504
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-565-2,115-1,300-1,720-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,217$34,851$32,870$34,445$35,557$32,784$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$347$1,981$0$1,575$2,687$0$2,800
Total Invoice$30,738$33,389$30,910$34,001$34,186$31,827$34,612
Adjustments for Features0-1,022-522-1,967-1,206-1,587-1,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,738$32,367$30,388$32,034$32,980$30,240$32,840
Cost Above Minimum$350$1,979$0$1,646$2,592$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018201820142014
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ForesterForester
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
FWD$0 $0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$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 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Terrain selector     $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$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$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
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 
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
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    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,325$5,790$7,340$6,525$6,945$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$565$2,115$1,300$1,720$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,022-522-1,967-1,206-1,587-1,772

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
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

Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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