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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,067

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,978

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
All-weather floor mats 55 55      
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
Class II trailer hitch 295 295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Sun and Sound Package     320 615 615
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     600 600 600
Roof rack     195 195 195
Limited-slip rear differential     295    
Front side airbags     350 350 350
Front bucket seats       1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats       920 920
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
All-weather floor mats 33 33      
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
Class II trailer hitch 192 192      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Sun and Sound Package     266 510 510
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     498 498 498
Roof rack     162 162 162
Limited-slip rear differential     245    
Front side airbags     291 291 291
Front bucket seats       1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats       764 764
Options (change) 547 730 1,760 4,255 4,255
Options (change) 352 471 1,462 3,532 3,532
Destination 625 625 875 875 875
Total Price $28,067 $29,250 $39,890 $39,530 $43,575
Total Invoice $25,978 $27,101 $35,123 $34,824 $38,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,159
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4230hp H4295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$28,067$29,250$39,890$39,530$43,575
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,010-2,835-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,192$29,250$36,880$36,695$38,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$185$0$1,520
Total Invoice$25,978$27,101$35,123$34,824$38,263
Adjustments for Features-8100-2,650-2,497-4,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,168$27,101$32,473$32,327$33,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$146$0$1,229

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manual $0   
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0 
4WD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Midgate  $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rigid bed cover  $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Removable rear window  $100$100$100
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,270$4,395$7,405$7,230$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,010$2,835$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100-2,650-2,497-4,707

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.4 in130.0 in
Length176.6 in221.6 in
Width68.3 in79.8 in
Height65.0 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

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