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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: $28,509

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,405 $46,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,646 $42,961 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Package 1,585      
Sunroof 995 995    
Class II trailer hitch     299 299
Rear bumper protector     72 72
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Luxury Package 1,395      
Sunroof 876 876    
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Rear bumper protector     47 47
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 2,580 995 1,169 1,439
Options (change) 2,271 876 806 981
Destination 950 950 645 645
Total Price $42,935 $48,140 $28,509 $29,979
Total Invoice $39,867 $44,787 $26,381 $27,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,624
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$42,935$48,140$28,509$29,979
Adjustments for Features-3,695-5,970-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,240$42,170$27,894$29,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0$2,085
Total Invoice$39,867$44,787$26,381$27,742
Adjustments for Features-3,431-5,554-5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,436$39,233$25,812$27,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Midgate$400$400  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rigid bed cover$700$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$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$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Navigation system $600  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
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$8,840$11,115$5,760$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$5,970$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,431-5,554-5690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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 Weight5,841 lb.3,166 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147572%
Total Not Requested57528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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