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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: $33,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,219

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,995 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,242 $39,940
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 2,500 2,500
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Roof rack crossbars 195 90 90
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Bose 200W 7 speakers   500  
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Transmission cooler   230 230
Sunroof   995 995
Roof rails   195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 2,075 2,075
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Roof rack crossbars 117 75 75
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Bose 200W 7 speakers   415  
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
6.0L V8   909 909
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Transmission cooler   191 191
Sunroof   826 826
Roof rails   162  
Options (change) 3,054 12,195 7,960
Options (change) 2,340 10,563 6,867
Destination 795 950 950
Total Price $33,844 $49,475 $52,560
Total Invoice $31,219 $44,755 $47,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,437
Model Year201320092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine224hp H4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$33,844$49,475$52,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,320-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,844$47,155$48,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,460
Total Invoice$31,219$44,755$47,757
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,219$42,656$44,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201320092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$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 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
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$7,210$9,530$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-3,585

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in130.0 in
Length169.5 in221.3 in
Width70.1 in79.1 in
Height65.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,962 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 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested160083%
Total Not Requested32517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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