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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: $26,056

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $13,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,991

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $12,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLSLTLTZ2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $35,725 $38,830 $45,815 $19,995
Base Invoice $33,224 $36,112 $42,608 $18,938
Fog lights 425     374
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Interior Plus Package 1,300      
RWD 0 0 0  
Roof rails   195    
All Weather Package       400
Premium Package       2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Class II trailer hitch       468
iPod integration       223
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       82
Bodyside moldings       238
Rear spoiler       367
Satellite radio       453
Fog lights 374     243
Sunroof 876 876 876  
Interior Plus Package 1,144      
RWD 0 0 0  
Roof rails   172    
All Weather Package       367
Premium Package       2,258
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Class II trailer hitch       351
iPod integration       145
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       54
Bodyside moldings       155
Rear spoiler       275
Satellite radio       340
Options (change) 2,720 1,190 995 5,366
Options (change) 2,394 1,048 876 4,358
Destination 950 950 950 695
Total Price $39,395 $40,970 $47,760 $26,056
Total Invoice $36,568 $38,110 $44,434 $23,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,632
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLSLTLTZ2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8320hp V8170hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7300, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$39,395$40,970$47,760$26,056
Adjustments for Features-2,095-2,795-7,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,300$38,175$40,665$26,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$3,365$0
Total Invoice$36,568$38,110$44,434$23,991
Adjustments for Features-1,945-2,600-6,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,623$35,510$37,833$23,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$887$3,210$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLSLTLTZ2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Midgate$400$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Removable rear window$100$100$100 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,915$12,215$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$2,795$7,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,945-2,600-6,6010

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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 Weight5,787 lb.3,250 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 LS

Interior Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Console without shifter150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested30028%
Total Not Requested77572%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested165062%

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