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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: $36,688

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,838

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $33,795 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,242 $39,940
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 90 90
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Convenience Package   450  
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
Roof rails   195  
Sunroof   995 995
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Transmission cooler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Engine-block heater 86 62 62
Roof rack crossbars 117 75 75
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Convenience Package   374  
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
Roof rails   162  
Sunroof   826 826
6.0L V8   909 909
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Transmission cooler   191 191
Options (change) 2,043 6,670 2,485
Options (change) 1,419 5,718 2,063
Destination 850 950 950
Total Price $36,688 $43,950 $47,085
Total Invoice $33,838 $39,910 $42,953

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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: $8,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,322
Model Year201620092009
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, 8?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$36,688$43,950$47,085
Adjustments for Features-1,3550-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,333$43,950$45,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710
Total Invoice$33,838$39,910$42,953
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,588$39,910$41,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,743

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201620092009
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 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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$9,270$7,915$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2500-1,300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20162009
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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

Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested070%
Total Not Requested030%

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