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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: $26,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $15,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,263

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $14,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $47,000 $20,295
Base Invoice $37,381 $43,710 $19,214
Sunroof 995 995  
RWD 0 0  
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
Sunroof 876 876  
RWD 0 0  
All Weather Package     334
Premium Package     2,287
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
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 995 995 5,366
Options (change) 876 876 4,354
Destination 995 995 695
Total Price $42,185 $48,990 $26,356
Total Invoice $39,252 $45,581 $24,263

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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: $13,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,737
Model Year201220122010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8170hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$42,185$48,990$26,356
Adjustments for Features-2,420-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$42,355$26,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,590$0
Total Invoice$39,252$45,581$24,263
Adjustments for Features-2,252-6,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,000$39,408$24,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,408$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
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 
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 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,490$11,705$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,252-6,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
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 Weight5,840 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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested145047%
Total Not Requested165053%

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