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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: $27,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $14,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,982

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $14,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $47,000 $23,195
Base Invoice $37,381 $43,710 $21,869
Sunroof 995 995  
RWD 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
All Weather Package     500
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Roof rack crossbars     195
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Rear spoiler     368
Fog lights     374
Satellite radio     432
Sunroof 876 876  
RWD 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
All Weather Package     417
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Rear spoiler     276
Fog lights     243
Satellite radio     324
Options (change) 995 995 3,296
Options (change) 876 876 2,388
Destination 995 995 725
Total Price $42,185 $48,990 $27,216
Total Invoice $39,252 $45,581 $24,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,437
Model Year201220122011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X Premium
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$27,216
Adjustments for Features-1,970-6,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,215$42,805$27,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,590$0
Total Invoice$39,252$45,581$24,982
Adjustments for Features-1,833-5,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,419$39,826$24,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,407$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X Premium
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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 
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 
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 audio streaming  $25
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 
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$6,965$11,180$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$6,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,833-5,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 Premium

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%

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