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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: $31,107

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $47,000 $27,395
Rearview camera 450    
Sunroof 995 995  
RWD 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Class II trailer hitch     619
Door sill trim plates     53
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Fog lights     382
Remote start     455
Rearview camera 396    
Sunroof 876 876  
RWD 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Class II trailer hitch     464
Door sill trim plates     34
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Fog lights     286
Remote start     341
Options (change) 1,445 995 2,702
Options (change) 1,272 876 1,990
Destination 995 995 1,010
Total Price $42,635 $48,990 $31,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,518
Model Year201220122020
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,635$48,990$31,107
Adjustments for Features-140-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,495$44,835$31,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,340$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122020
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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$7,240$11,255$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-130-3,8660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelAvalancheForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in105.1 in
Length221.3 in182.1 in
Width79.1 in71.5 in
Height76.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight5,840 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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