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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: $30,283

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,093

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201520152015
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ66Z712.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615      
Front side airbags 350 350 350      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 600 600 600      
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 133 133 133
Roof rack 195 195 195      
Power-folding mirrors   245        
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920      
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199 199
All-weather floor mats       72 72 72
Universal garage door opener       76 76 76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224 224
Class II trailer hitch       634 634 634
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510      
Front side airbags 291 291 291      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 498 498 498      
Engine-block heater 42 42 42 86 86 86
Roof rack 162 162 162      
Power-folding mirrors   203        
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764      
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129 129
All-weather floor mats       46 46 46
Universal garage door opener       49 49 49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145 145
Class II trailer hitch       475 475 475
Options (change) 1,515 4,550 4,305 1,338 1,338 1,338
Options (change) 1,259 3,777 3,574 930 930 930
Destination 875 875 875 850 850 850
Total Price $39,645 $39,825 $43,625 $30,283 $32,283 $35,283
Total Invoice $34,920 $35,069 $38,305 $28,093 $29,924 $32,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,668
Model Year200620062006201520152015
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ66Z712.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,645$39,825$43,625$30,283$32,283$35,283
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,650-1,030-1,980-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$39,525$40,975$29,253$30,303$33,103
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$1,450$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$34,920$35,069$38,305$28,093$29,924$32,707
Adjustments for Features0-264-2,327-956-1,835-2,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,920$34,805$35,978$27,137$28,089$30,686
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$1,173$0$952$3,549

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006201520152015
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ66Z712.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0    
4WD w/low range  $2200   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Midgate$400$400$400   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700   
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Removable rear window$100$100$100   
Skid plates  $150   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Floor mats$75  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
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, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,655$9,005$7,385$8,335$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,650$1,030$1,980$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-264-2,327-956-1,835-2,021

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in103.9 in
Length221.6 in180.9 in
Width79.8 in70.7 in
Height73.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.034.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested130056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested130056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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