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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: $30,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $27,895 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $26,005 $31,389 $36,801
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
Roof rails   195  
Roof rack crossbars   90 90
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Sunroof   995 995
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 192    
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 728    
Roof rails   162  
Roof rack crossbars   75 75
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Sunroof   826 826
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
Options (change) 1,718 10,225 5,425
Options (change) 1,325 8,748 4,763
Destination 625 900 900
Total Price $30,238 $45,430 $47,150
Total Invoice $27,955 $41,037 $42,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,721
Model Year200620082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine230hp H4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$30,238$45,430$47,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,935-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,238$39,495$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$27,955$41,037$42,464
Adjustments for Features0-5,361-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,955$35,676$36,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,263

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200620082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,595$11,530$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,361-5,525

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.4 in130.0 in
Length176.6 in221.3 in
Width68.3 in79.1 in
Height65.0 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Total Requested172552%
Total Not Requested157548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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