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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: $32,924

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,297

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $28,495
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $26,707
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Roof rails 195    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,800
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     183
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Bodyside moldings     238
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Roof rails 162    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,501
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     119
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Bodyside moldings     155
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 9,335 4,535 3,734
Options (change) 7,750 3,765 2,895
Destination 900 900 695
Total Price $44,540 $46,260 $32,924
Total Invoice $40,039 $41,466 $30,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,263
Model Year200820082010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,540$46,260$32,924
Adjustments for Features-1,645-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,895$44,415$32,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$40,039$41,466$30,297
Adjustments for Features-1,479-1,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,560$39,812$30,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,252$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 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$8,140$8,340$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,479-1,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested165050%
Total Not Requested165050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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