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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: $28,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $20,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $43,710 $25,001 $26,005
Sunroof 995    
Class II trailer hitch   295 295
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Sunroof 876    
Class II trailer hitch   192 192
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 995 735 918
Options (change) 876 478 597
Destination 995 625 625
Total Price $48,990 $28,255 $29,438
Total Invoice $45,581 $26,104 $27,227

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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: $15,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,275
Model Year201220062006
ModelAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$48,990$28,255$29,438
Adjustments for Features-6,460-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$27,380$29,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$45,581$26,104$27,227
Adjustments for Features-6,010-8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,571$25,296$27,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220062006
ModelAvalancheForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rigid bed cover$700  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Removable rear window$100  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$11,505$5,920$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,010-8080

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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
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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