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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: $30,999

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Bodyside moldings 238 238      
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,145 2,145 2,145
All-weather floor mats 69 69      
Skid plates 584 584      
Class II trailer hitch 468 468      
Sun and Sound Package     320 615 615
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.     250 250 250
Front side airbags     350 350 350
Roof rack     195 195 195
Front bucket seats       1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats       920 920
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Bodyside moldings 155 155      
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324      
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,780 1,780 1,780
All-weather floor mats 39 39      
Skid plates 380 380      
Class II trailer hitch 351 351      
Sun and Sound Package     266 510 510
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.     208 208 208
Front side airbags     291 291 291
Roof rack     162 162 162
Front bucket seats       1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats       764 764
Options (change) 4,309 4,309 3,260 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 3,263 3,263 2,707 5,022 5,022
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,999 $33,499 $41,390 $41,325 $45,370
Total Invoice $28,313 $30,665 $36,368 $36,314 $39,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,987
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4224hp H4295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT4T4A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$30,999$33,499$41,390$41,325$45,370
Adjustments for Features-105-4650-125-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,894$33,034$41,390$41,200$42,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$28,313$30,665$36,368$36,314$39,753
Adjustments for Features-96-4260-110-2,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,217$30,239$36,368$36,204$37,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$164$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0 
4WD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Midgate  $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rigid bed cover  $700$700$700
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler $200   
Removable rear window  $100$100$100
Skid plates$150$150  $150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,135$6,495$6,030$6,155$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$465$0$125$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-96-4260-110-2,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in130.0 in
Length179.5 in221.6 in
Width70.1 in79.8 in
Height65.9 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested102544%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested102544%

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