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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: $30,693

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,632

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185      
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,145 2,145 2,145
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93      
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240      
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69      
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195      
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468      
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 120 120 120      
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,780 1,780 1,780
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61      
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156      
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340      
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39      
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117      
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351      
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) 2,903 2,703 2,703 3,260 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 2,250 2,072 2,072 2,707 5,022 5,022
Destination 795 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $30,693 $31,893 $33,493 $41,390 $41,325 $45,370
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,453 $30,951 $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: $10,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,135
Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T4A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$30,693$31,893$33,493$41,390$41,325$45,370
Adjustments for Features-305-1,005-1,3050-125-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,388$30,888$32,188$41,390$41,200$42,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,800$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$28,351$29,453$30,951$36,368$36,314$39,753
Adjustments for Features-282-928-1,2060-110-2,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,069$28,525$29,745$36,368$36,204$37,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$456$1,676$164$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900   
4-speed automatic   $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0 
4WD w/low range     $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Midgate   $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rigid bed cover   $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Removable rear window   $100$100$100
Skid plates     $150
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 release, second row seats $50$50   
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$6,035$6,735$7,035$5,730$5,855$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$1,005$1,305$0$125$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-282-928-1,2060-110-2,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in130.0 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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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