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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: $28,509

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $33,242 $39,940
Class II trailer hitch 299 299    
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
2LT Equipment Group     2,125  
Roof rack crossbars     90 90
Roof rails     195  
Limited-slip rear differential     295  
Sunroof     995 995
Class II trailer hitch 195 195    
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
2LT Equipment Group     1,944  
Roof rack crossbars     75 75
Roof rails     162  
Limited-slip rear differential     245  
Sunroof     826 826
Options (change) 1,169 1,439 3,700 1,085
Options (change) 806 981 3,252 901
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $28,509 $29,979 $40,980 $45,685
Total Invoice $26,381 $27,742 $37,444 $41,791

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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: $10,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,170
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4224hp H4310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$28,509$29,979$40,980$45,685
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,695-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,894$29,979$38,285$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$2,230
Total Invoice$26,381$27,742$37,444$41,791
Adjustments for Features-5690-2,462-4,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,812$27,742$34,982$37,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2008200820092009
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  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,135$5,520$8,215$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$2,695$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments-5690-2,462-4,729

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082009
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.5,743 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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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