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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,005

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202020
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumXLEAdventureTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $27,245 $33,055 $35,280 $34,480
Eyesight Package 1,695        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245        
Cargo cover 172        
Cargo net 68 49 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 53 199 199   199
All-weather floor mats 81 249   249 249
Roof rack crossbars 181 315 315 315 315
Universal garage door opener 120 349 349    
Remote start 455 499 499 499 499
Cargo tray 80        
Power liftgate 450        
Power Extra Value Package   1,215 1,025    
Power driver seat   880      
AWD   1,400     1,400
Floor mats   224 224   224
Cold Area Package     1,060    
Eyesight Package 1,412        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158        
Cargo cover 111        
Cargo net 44 35 35 35 35
Door sill trim plates 34 179 179   179
All-weather floor mats 52 145   145 145
Roof rack crossbars 117 210 210 210 210
Universal garage door opener 78 274 274    
Remote start 341 310 310 310 310
Cargo tray 52        
Power liftgate 413        
Power Extra Value Package   1,154 985    
Power driver seat   783      
AWD   1,309     1,309
Floor mats   139 139   139
Cold Area Package     943    
Options (change) 3,600 5,379 3,720 1,112 2,935
Options (change) 2,812 4,538 3,075 700 2,327
Destination 1,010 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $32,005 $33,799 $37,950 $37,567 $38,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,147
Model Year20202020202020202020
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumXLEAdventureTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17235/55-19225/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$32,005$33,799$37,950$37,567$38,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,140-4,000-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$32,709$36,810$33,567$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,101$858$2,466

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20202020202020202020
ModelForesterRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimPremiumXLEAdventureTRD Off-RoadLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Lane sway warning$25    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Perimeter scan   $25 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25 $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,990$6,040$8,900$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,140$4,000$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-128-200-310

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20202020
ModelForesterRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height67.5 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested217598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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