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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: $31,418

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,043

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Navigation system 1,100     2,145 2,145 2,145
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72      
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199      
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622      
Sun and Sound Package       320 615 615
Front side airbags       350 350 350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       600 600 600
Roof rack       195 195 195
Front bucket seats         1,575 1,575
Power-folding mirrors         245  
Full-function front bucket seats         920 920
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Navigation system 975     1,780 1,780 1,780
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46      
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117      
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466      
Sun and Sound Package       266 510 510
Front side airbags       291 291 291
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       498 498 498
Roof rack       162 162 162
Front bucket seats         1,307 1,307
Power-folding mirrors         203  
Full-function front bucket seats         764 764
Options (change) 2,598 1,498 1,498 3,660 6,695 6,450
Options (change) 1,996 1,021 1,021 3,039 5,557 5,354
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $31,418 $32,318 $35,318 $41,790 $41,970 $45,770
Total Invoice $29,043 $29,897 $32,682 $36,700 $36,849 $40,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,050
Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$31,418$32,318$35,318$41,790$41,970$45,770
Adjustments for Features-1,630-1,830-2,0300-300-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,788$30,488$33,288$41,790$41,670$43,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$120$0$1,450
Total Invoice$29,043$29,897$32,682$36,700$36,849$40,085
Adjustments for Features-1,507-1,693-1,8780-263-2,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,536$28,204$30,804$36,700$36,586$37,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,268$114$0$1,178

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
4-speed automatic   $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0 
4WD w/low range     $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
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   
Rear spoiler$200$200$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 
App support$0$0$0   
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,360$7,560$5,530$5,830$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$1,830$2,030$0$300$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,507-1,693-1,8780-263-2,321

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20142006
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.0 in
Length180.9 in221.6 in
Width70.7 in79.8 in
Height66.4 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

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%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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

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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