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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: $33,646

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,056

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,165 $39,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $33,091 $35,932 $27,992
3LT Equipment Group 3,650    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,000
Roof rails 195    
Roof rack crossbars 45 45 195
Rearview camera 250 250  
Sunroof 995 995  
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
4.1 axle ratio 100 100  
Transmission cooler 95 95  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Class II trailer hitch     468
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
3LT Equipment Group 3,018    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 888
Roof rails 162    
Roof rack crossbars 37 37 117
Rearview camera 207 207  
Sunroof 826 826  
6.0L V8 909 909  
4.1 axle ratio 83 83  
Transmission cooler 79 79  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Class II trailer hitch     351
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 10,090 4,830 2,976
Options (change) 8,364 4,009 2,289
Destination 900 900 775
Total Price $44,155 $45,625 $33,646
Total Invoice $42,355 $40,841 $31,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,176
Model Year200720072012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,155$45,625$33,646
Adjustments for Features-480-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,675$44,945$33,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$0
Total Invoice$42,355$40,841$31,056
Adjustments for Features-460-6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,895$40,232$31,056
Cost Above Minimum$1,663$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,490$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-6090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in103.0 in
Length221.3 in179.5 in
Width79.1 in70.1 in
Height76.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested177541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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