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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: $28,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $39,405 $46,195
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $36,646 $42,961
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Luxury Package     1,585  
Sunroof     995 995
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Luxury Package     1,395  
Sunroof     876 876
Options (change) 735 918 2,580 995
Options (change) 478 597 2,271 876
Destination 625 625 950 950
Total Price $28,255 $29,438 $42,935 $48,140
Total Invoice $26,104 $27,227 $39,867 $44,787

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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: $11,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,815
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4230hp H4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$28,255$29,438$42,935$48,140
Adjustments for Features-8750-4,045-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,380$29,438$38,890$41,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$2,930
Total Invoice$26,104$27,227$39,867$44,787
Adjustments for Features-8080-3,756-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,296$27,227$36,111$38,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$2,796

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
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$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$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$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
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$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,920$5,045$9,090$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$4,045$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-8080-3,756-5,880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,166 lb.5,841 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147572%
Total Not Requested57528%

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