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Comfort
The Toyota RAV4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota RAV4, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota RAV4 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Toyota RAV4 and the Subaru Forester have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota RAV4 is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Toyota RAV4 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Toyota RAV4 and the Subaru Forester are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Handling
The Toyota RAV4 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota RAV4 will do just as well as the Subaru Forester, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Toyota RAV4 has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota RAV4 and the Subaru Forester.
The Toyota RAV4 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Forester.
Warranty
The Toyota RAV4 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Subaru Forester.
Compare the 2013 Toyota RAV4 and the 2014 Subaru Forester. 
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2013 Toyota
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2014 Subaru
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $1,000 | Visit Rebate Center |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 3.36% | -- |
| City MPG: | 22 - 24 |
22 - 24
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| Highway MPG: | 29 - 31 | 28 - 32 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Horizontal |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Safety Rating: Front 
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Not Tested | Good |
| Safety Rating: Side
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Not Tested | No Data Avail. |
| Safety Rating: Rear
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Not Tested | Good |
| Invoice*: | $21,786 - $26,563 | $20,811 - $30,836 |
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