COMMAND Praised by Industry Reviewers Since Its Debut, the RAV4 AWD Continues to Be Recognized for Its Utility, Features and Performance
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JAN COMPETITIVE 2016 RAV4 XLERAV4 AWD XLE VS. AWD DELIVERS IN WAYS THE EDGE COMPARISON 2016 Subaru ForesterSUBARU 2.5i FORESTER Premium 2.5 AWDi PREMIUM2016 AWD CAN’T COMMAND Praised by industry reviewers since its debut, the RAV4 AWD continues to be recognized for its utility, features and performance. The new 2016 model—now available as a hybrid— & CONTROL combines strong SUV exterior styling with ample interior volume and power without compromising on ride comfort or technology. COMPETITIVE 2016 RAV4 XLE AWD (4442) VS. JAN EDGE COMPARISON 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium AWD 2016 When it comes to choosing the SUV that’s right for them, adventurers usually take the right path. The Forester 2.5i Premium is seen as being ready for the outdoors, rugged, and an excellent value with standard all-wheel drive. However, the 2016 RAV4 XLE AWD maintains the fully-capable Dynamic Torque Control AWD while bringing refreshed exterior styling, more premium interior materials, and updated safety and convenience features. It also brings standard Connected Navigation1, height- adjustable power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an additional airbag2 over the Forester, features either not available or extra cost on the Forester 2.5i Premium. When customers look at the whole picture, RAV4 XLE AWD is the easy choice. 2016 RAV4 Walkaround Video CHALLENGER TOP HIGHLIGHTS RAV4 XLE AWD KEY ADVANTAGES TOYOTACARE RAV4 comes with roadside 4 CONVENIENCE assistance for 2 years, regardless of RAV4 XLE (73.4 cu. ft.) has STYLING mileage and a no-cost maintenance more cargo3 space9 than For 2015, RAV4 XLE is stylish plan for two years or 25,000 miles, Forester (68.5 cu. ft.). It and athletic on the outside whichever comes first5. Forester features dual-zone automatic with 17-in. alloy wheels and offers a 3 year/36,000-mile roadside 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i assistance but does not offer any Premium AWD climate control and power projector-beam headlights, liftgate, which are both and while Forester has 17- no-cost maintenance plan. unavailable in the Forester in. alloy wheels it only has 1 Lower base MSRP than RAV4 2.5i Premium. reflector style headlights. XLE AWD by $1,025 2 Increased ground clearance SAFETY VALUE (8.7-in. for Subaru vs. RAV4 XLE Standard 8 airbags2 While the RAV4 has a higher 6.3-in.) vs. 7 in the Forester. base MSRP12 of $27,670, 3 Forester comes standard with RAV4 XLE is it has standard height- AWD at a price that undercuts available with Blind adjustable power liftgate, Spot Monitor6 with dual-zone automatic climate many FWD competitors IN-CABIN TECHNOLOGY Rear Cross-Traffic control, and heated outside Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected 4 “Excellent” value rating by Alert7 and Trailer mirrors. Adding these options Navigation1 via Scout®9 GPS Link10 provides IntelliChoice (vs. “Above Sway Control8, would increase the price of you with directions, traffic-based commute Average” for RAV4 XLE AWD) neither system the Forester 2.5i Premium information and hands-free11 voice and lower 5-year cost of is available on to $28,540. commands. Forester 2.5i Premium does not ownership the Forester feature standard navigation and makes it 5 Available 2.0-liter turbocharged 2.5i Premium. available as part of a MSRP $1,895 package. engine (2.0XT Premium or 2.0XT Touring trims) 1 COMPETITIVE 2016 RAV4 XLE AWD VS. JAN EDGE COMPARISON 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium AWD 2016 2015 2016 Toyota RAV4 is an One of the Top 10 Most 2015 SmartChoice Over 90% of RAV4s Sold 2015 Lowest IIHS TSP+ with optional Affordable SUVs of 2015 Operating Costs Winner in the Last Ten Years Are Maintenance Costs front crash prevention13 by KBB.com14 by IntelliChoice15 Still on the Road Today16 Winner by IntelliChoice15 = Advantage 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i QUICK FACTS 2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD Premium AWD MSRP $27,67012 (See VALUE story on Page 5) $26,645 Engine 2.5 liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with dual 2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve VVT-i horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine with Active Valve Control System (AVCS) Horsepower/Torque/Torque 176 hp @ 6000 rpm/172 lbs. ft. @ 4100 rpm 170 hp @ 5800 rpm/174 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm Transmission 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Lineartronic CVT transmission with intelligence (ECT-I) All-Wheel Drive Dynamic Torque Control AWD Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Est. MPG (city/hwy/combined) 22/29/2517 24/32/27 Towing Capacity (lbs.) 1,500 lbs.18 1,500 lbs. Cargo volume (cu.ft.), behind front 73.4 cu. ft./38.4 cu. ft.3 68.5 cu. ft. (with panoramic moonroof)/31.5 cu. seats/ behind 2nd-row seat ft. Airbags 82 7 Standard audio Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Voice-activated 7.0-in. high-resolution touch- Navigation1 - includes the Entune™ Multimedia screen HD Radio® premium audio system with Bundle, 6.1-in. high resolution touch-screen SUBARU STARLINK™ smartphone integration display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback with Aha™ Infotainment and Pandora®; capability, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, STARLINK cloud apps including iHeart® Radio, USB 2.0 port19 with iPod®20 connectivity and Stitcher, Calendar, Music Player, News and control, advanced voice recognition21, hands- Weather, USB port/iPod® control, Bluetooth® free phone capability11, phone book access audio streaming, and hands-free phone and music streaming via Bluetooth®22 wireless connectivity technology, Scout®9 GPS Link10, Siri® Eyes Free23, SiriusXM®24 All Access Radio with 3-month Complimentary Trial, HD radio™25, HD traffic and weather in major metro areas, and integrated backup camera26 display Navigation Connected Navigation1 via Scout®9 GPS Available navigation system – part of the All- Link10 Weather Package + EyeSight® + Navigation System (MSRP $1,895) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES For more information, please check out the following: 2016 RAV4 Walkaround Video 2 COMPETITIVE 2016 RAV4 XLE AWD VS. JAN EDGE COMPARISON 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium AWD 2016 = Advantage 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i HEAD TO HEAD 2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD Premium AWD PERFORMANCE/DESIGN Independent MacPherson strut front suspension 4-wheel independent suspension, strut type with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers with lower L-arm, stabilizer bar Double-wishbone rear suspension with coil Double wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN shock absorbers The RAV4 offers an impressive cargo capacity3 with 73.4 cu. ft. behind the front seats and 38.4 cu. ft. behind 34.8 ft. turning circle 34.8 ft. turning circle the 2nd-row seat (compared to 68.5 cu. ft. and 31.5 cu. ft. in the Forester, Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and 4-wheel disc brakes, ventilated front, solid rear. respectively). solid rear disc brakes 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake- force Distribution (EBD), 11.6-in/10.8-in front/rear 17-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels with 225/65R17 17-in. aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/60R17 all-season tires 98H all-season tires Cargo volume3 behind front seats: 73.4 cu. ft.; Cargo volume behind front seats: 68.5 cu. ft. Cargo volume3 behind 2nd-row seat: 38.4 cu. ft. (with panoramic moonroof); Cargo volume behind 2nd-row seat: 31.5 cu. ft. 3,585 lb. curb weight 3,391 lb. curb weight 6.3-in. ground clearance 8.7-in. ground clearance Halogen Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Halogen Projector-beam headlights with auto-on/ Multireflector halogen headlights and steering off feature responsive fog lights NAVIGATION/MULTIMEDIA Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Voice-activated 7.0-in. high-resolution touch- Navigation1 - includes the Entune™ Multimedia screen HD Radio® premium audio system with Bundle, 6.1-in. high resolution touch-screen SUBARU STARLINK™ smartphone integration display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback with Aha™ Infotainment and Pandora®; capability, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB STARLINK cloud apps including iHeart® Radio, 2.0 port19 with iPod®20 connectivity and control, Stitcher, Calendar, Music Player, News and NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA advanced voice recognition21, hands-free phone Weather, USB port/iPod® control, Bluetooth® RAV4 XLE boasts the Entune™ capability11, phone book access and music audio streaming, and hands-free phone Audio Plus with Connected ®22 1 ®9 streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, connectivity Navigation via the Scout GPS ®9 10 ® 23 10 Scout GPS Link , Siri Eyes Free , Link app as standard equipment, SiriusXM®24 All Access Radio with 3-month whereas navigation in the Forester Complimentary Trial, HD radio™25, HD traffic and 2.5i Premium is only available as weather in major metro areas, and integrated part of the fully-loaded package that backup camera26 display costs $1,895. 6 speakers 6 speakers 4.2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with 4.3-in. color multi-function display with fuel audio, customizable settings, odometer, economy, ambient temperature, clock, journey outside temperature, clock, fuel economy and time, maintenance reminder, configurable trip information, fuel economy history, current gauge functions (2.5i models) plus performance average fuel economy, distance to empty, function (2.0XT models) cruising range, average speed, trip distance with timer, compass and warning messages Advanced voice recognition21 Voice activation Connected Navigation1 via Scout®9 GPS Link10 Available navigation system – part of the All- Weather Package + EyeSight® + Navigation System (MSRP $1,895) 3 COMPETITIVE 2016 RAV4 XLE AWD VS. JAN EDGE COMPARISON 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium AWD