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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,249

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,208

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTZ66Z712.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $24,930 $26,116
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 600 600 600    
Front side airbags 350 350 350    
Limited-slip rear differential 295        
Roof rack 195 195 195    
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575    
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920    
All-weather floor mats       55 55
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Class II trailer hitch       299 299
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 498 498 498    
Front side airbags 291 291 291    
Limited-slip rear differential 245        
Roof rack 162 162 162    
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307    
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764    
All-weather floor mats       33 33
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Class II trailer hitch       195 195
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 1,760 4,255 4,255 909 1,179
Options (change) 1,462 3,532 3,532 633 808
Destination 875 875 875 645 645
Total Price $39,890 $39,530 $43,575 $28,249 $29,719
Total Invoice $35,123 $34,824 $38,263 $26,208 $27,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,112
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTZ66Z712.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$39,890$39,530$43,575$28,249$29,719
Adjustments for Features-2,635-2,460-4,985-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,255$37,070$38,590$27,534$29,719
Cost Above Minimum$185$0$1,520$0$2,185
Total Invoice$35,123$34,824$38,263$26,208$27,569
Adjustments for Features-2,320-2,167-4,377-6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,803$32,657$33,886$25,545$27,569
Cost Above Minimum$146$0$1,229$0$2,024

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTZ66Z712.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0   
4WD w/low range  $2200  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Midgate$400$400$400  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Removable rear window$100$100$100  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Skid plates  $150  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75$75
Floor mats$75  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$7,130$6,955$9,480$5,210$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$2,460$4,985$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,320-2,167-4,377-6630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in99.4 in
Length221.6 in176.6 in
Width79.8 in68.3 in
Height73.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.032.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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