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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: $20,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $47,000
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $43,710
Class II trailer hitch 299 299  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Sunroof     995
Class II trailer hitch 195 195  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Sunroof     876
Options (change) 1,169 1,439 995
Options (change) 806 981 876
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $28,509 $29,979 $48,990
Total Invoice $26,381 $27,742 $45,581

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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: $14,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,084
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4224hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17275/55-20
Total Price$28,509$29,979$48,990
Adjustments for Features-6150-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,894$29,979$42,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,381$27,742$45,581
Adjustments for Features-5690-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,812$27,742$39,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Midgate  $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Removable rear window  $100
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,760$5,145$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-5690-5,685

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082012
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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