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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: $35,810

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,046

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $32,995 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,242 $39,940
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Class II trailer hitch 622    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Rear bumper protector 92    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 90 90
Universal garage door opener 74    
Remote start 436    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
Navigation system   2,500 2,500
Bose 200W 7 speakers   500  
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
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 128    
Class II trailer hitch 466    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Rear bumper protector 59    
Engine-block heater 86 62 62
Roof rack crossbars 117 75 75
Universal garage door opener 48    
Remote start 328    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130    
Navigation system   2,075 2,075
Bose 200W 7 speakers   415  
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
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) 1,990 9,220 4,985
Options (change) 1,385 7,834 4,138
Destination 825 950 950
Total Price $35,810 $46,500 $49,585
Total Invoice $33,046 $42,026 $45,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,529
Model Year201420092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$35,810$46,500$49,585
Adjustments for Features-5950-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$46,500$47,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,460
Total Invoice$33,046$42,026$45,028
Adjustments for Features-5490-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,497$42,026$43,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,526

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201420092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,010$7,415$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5490-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.0 in
Length180.9 in221.3 in
Width70.7 in79.1 in
Height66.4 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3101.1 ft3

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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%
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested57530%

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%

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