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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. FJ Cruiser Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and FJ Cruiser will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited's price is $4,314 lower than the Toyota FJ Cruiser's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. FJ Cruiser Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited, the Toyota FJ Cruiser includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $3960 adjustment for the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited is $4,314 less than the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,018
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price29,54931,54931,903
Adjustments for Features-710-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price28,83927,58931,903
Cost Above Minimum1,25000
Total Invoice27,14228,96929,351
Adjustments for Features-652-3,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice26,49025,33329,351
Cost Above Minimum1,15700

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
Difference: 2,354
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
Difference: 2,209
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price26,19528,19526,115
Base Invoice24,58226,40924,286
Bodyside moldings238238 
iPod integration223223 
Skid plates584584 
Rear bumper protector7878 
Satellite radio453453 
Wheel-lip moldings432432 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror183183 
Class II trailer hitch468468 
Convenience Package  2,150
AWD w/low range  1,180
Alloy wheels  650
Roof rack  649
Class III trailer hitch  349
Bodyside moldings  0
iPod integration  0
Skid plates  0
Rear bumper protector  0
Satellite radio  0
Wheel-lip moldings  0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  0
Class II trailer hitch  0
Convenience Package  1,914
AWD w/low range  1,097
Alloy wheels  579
Roof rack  425
Class III trailer hitch  240
Total options2,6592,6594,978
Total options1,8651,8654,255
Destination695695810
Total Price29,54931,54931,903
Total Invoice27,14228,96929,351

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75$75 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Headliner speakers  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50$50 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large $1200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$25$25 
Exterior temperature display$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Powertrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$8,650$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-652-3,6360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length179.5 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.6 in
Height65.9 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
6-speed manual0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control250Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested122579%
Total Not Requested32521%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

Price of the Toyota FJ Cruiser: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range		 Very affordable considering vehicle capabilities. The only two comparable (but still inferior) vehicles in the market (Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Hummer H3) are at least $10,000 more expensive
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 We bargained the price down and got a great deal. I see these vehicles are retaining much more of their value than competitors.
Price of the Toyota FJ Cruiser: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Despite a lower price than some competition, between the garbage lease deals and high interest rates, you can end up getting a better truck elsewhere for the same money.
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Little room to negotiate - with multiple dealers
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 very costly

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