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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: $27,273

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $16,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,062

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $15,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5 X PremiumLT Black Diamond
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $23,295 $38,625
Base Invoice $21,960 $35,921
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
All Weather Package 500  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Fog lights 374  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Rear spoiler 368  
Satellite radio 432  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Sunroof   995
4WD   3,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
All Weather Package 417  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Fog lights 243  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Rear spoiler 276  
Satellite radio 324  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Sunroof   876
4WD   2,836
Options (change) 3,203 4,045
Options (change) 2,327 3,712
Destination 775 995
Total Price $27,273 $43,665
Total Invoice $25,062 $40,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,742
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5 X PremiumLT Black Diamond
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$27,273$43,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,273$39,555
Total Invoice$25,062$40,628
Adjustments for Features0-3,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,062$36,804

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5 X PremiumLT Black Diamond
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,445$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,824

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,250 lb.5,969 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT Black Diamond

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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