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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: $39,006

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,994

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,327

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Model Year200820082018
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $33,675
3LT Equipment Group 3,190    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Roof rails 195    
Rearview camera 250 250  
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 181
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     245
Class II trailer hitch     619
Door sill trim plates     53
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Remote start     455
3LT Equipment Group 2,648    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868  
Roof rails 162    
Rearview camera 207 207  
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 117
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     158
Class II trailer hitch     464
Door sill trim plates     34
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Remote start     341
Options (change) 9,675 4,875 2,001
Options (change) 8,032 4,047 1,404
Destination 900 900 915
Total Price $44,880 $46,600 $39,006
Total Invoice $40,321 $41,748 $35,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,627
Model Year200820082018
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$44,880$46,600$39,006
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,880$46,400$34,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$40,321$41,748$35,994
Adjustments for Features0-179-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,321$41,569$31,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,248$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082018
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$7,465$11,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-179-4,300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in103.9 in
Length221.3 in180.9 in
Width79.1 in70.7 in
Height76.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,842 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft374.7 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 seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested220067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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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