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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Forester
TrimXLEAdventureLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,450 $33,050 $33,650 $27,895
Power driver seat 880      
All-weather floor mats 249   249 55
Universal garage door opener 349 349   87
Floor mats 224 224 224  
Roof rails 190      
Cargo net 49 49 49 46
Satellite radio 379 379   445
Door sill trim plates 199 199 199  
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315  
AWD 1,400   1,400  
Cold Area Package   1,060    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
4-speed automatic       1,000
Rear spoiler       353
Cargo tray       75
Power driver seat 783      
All-weather floor mats 145   145 33
Universal garage door opener 274 274   56
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Roof rails 170      
Cargo net 35 35 35 30
Satellite radio 307 307   334
Door sill trim plates 179 179 179  
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210  
AWD 1,309   1,309  
Cold Area Package   943    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
4-speed automatic       909
Rear spoiler       230
Cargo tray       46
Options (change) 4,234 2,575 2,436 2,244
Options (change) 3,551 2,087 2,017 1,757
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 645
Total Price $32,804 $36,745 $37,206 $30,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,895
Model Year2019201920192008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Forester
TrimXLEAdventureLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-19235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$32,804$36,745$37,206$30,784
Adjustments for Features-2,795-2,795-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,009$33,950$31,111$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,941$1,102$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2019201920192008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Forester
TrimXLEAdventureLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25 $25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150 $150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$9,390$9,390$12,690$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$2,795$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-244-5140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192008
ModelRAV4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height67.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 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 Adventure

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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