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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: $32,839

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,264

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelAvalancheForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $43,710 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Sunroof 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Class II trailer hitch   634 634 634
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224 224
Remote start   445 445 445
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86
Sunroof 876      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145 145
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 1,070 3,194 1,844 1,844
Options (change) 942 2,459 1,302 1,302
Destination 995 850 850 850
Total Price $49,065 $32,839 $33,489 $36,489
Total Invoice $45,647 $30,264 $30,937 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,992
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelAvalancheForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,065$32,839$33,489$36,489
Adjustments for Features-1,4950-235-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,570$32,839$33,254$36,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$45,647$30,264$30,937$33,721
Adjustments for Features-1,3910-217-402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,256$30,264$30,720$33,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$456$3,055

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelAvalancheForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Midgate$400   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rigid bed cover$700   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Removable rear window$100   
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,755$8,260$8,495$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$0$235$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3910-217-402

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in103.9 in
Length221.3 in180.9 in
Width79.1 in70.7 in
Height76.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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