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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: $34,374

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $28,084
Convenience Package 450    
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Roof rails 195    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 195
Bose 200W 7 speakers 500    
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Transmission cooler 230 230  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890    
Navigation system   2,500 1,600
Sunroof   995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Convenience Package 374    
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Roof rails 162    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 117
Bose 200W 7 speakers 415    
6.0L V8 909 909  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Transmission cooler 191 191  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229    
Navigation system   2,075 1,335
Sunroof   826  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 9,990 4,910 3,654
Options (change) 8,474 4,076 2,787
Destination 950 950 725
Total Price $47,270 $49,510 $34,374
Total Invoice $42,666 $44,966 $31,596

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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: $11,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,960
Model Year200920092011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$47,270$49,510$34,374
Adjustments for Features-1,230-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,040$47,630$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0
Total Invoice$42,666$44,966$31,596
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,556$43,259$31,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,703$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
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 audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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$8,390$9,040$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,110-1,7070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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 Weight5,642 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested160083%
Total Not Requested32517%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested112540%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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