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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: $32,624

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,148

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $28,195 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,389 $36,801
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation system 1,800 2,250 2,250
Remote start 432    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Sunroof   995 995
Roof rails   195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation system 1,650 1,868 1,868
Remote start 324    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Sunroof   826 826
Roof rails   162  
Options (change) 3,734 12,385 7,585
Options (change) 3,044 10,541 6,556
Destination 695 900 900
Total Price $32,624 $47,590 $49,310
Total Invoice $30,148 $42,830 $44,257

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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: $10,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,096
Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine224hp H4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$32,624$47,590$49,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,985-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,624$43,605$45,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$30,148$42,830$44,257
Adjustments for Features0-3,586-3,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,148$39,244$40,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,257

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
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 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$6,395$10,380$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,586-3,756

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in130.0 in
Length179.5 in221.3 in
Width70.1 in79.1 in
Height65.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested165050%
Total Not Requested165050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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