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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: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,823

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Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $26,116
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Roof rails 195    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90  
Sunroof 995 995  
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Transmission cooler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Class II trailer hitch     299
Rear spoiler     353
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Roof rails 162    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75  
Sunroof 826 826  
6.0L V8 909 909  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Transmission cooler 191 191  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Class II trailer hitch     195
Rear spoiler     230
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 6,145 2,410 2,439
Options (change) 5,282 2,001 1,890
Destination 950 950 645
Total Price $43,425 $47,010 $30,979
Total Invoice $39,474 $42,891 $28,651

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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: $10,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,919
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$43,425$47,010$30,979
Adjustments for Features-2,095-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$43,140$30,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,810$0
Total Invoice$39,474$42,891$28,651
Adjustments for Features-1,904-3,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,570$39,360$28,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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$8,165$9,940$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$3,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,904-3,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in99.4 in
Length221.3 in176.6 in
Width79.1 in68.3 in
Height76.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,642 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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