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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: $33,508

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,048

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Engine-block heater 133 133 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
All-weather floor mats 72 72      
Class II trailer hitch 634 634      
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
Full-function front bucket seats       920 920
Power-folding mirrors       245  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Engine-block heater 86 86 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
All-weather floor mats 46 46      
Class II trailer hitch 475 475      
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
Full-function front bucket seats       764 764
Power-folding mirrors       203  
Options (change) 1,338 1,338 1,515 4,550 4,305
Options (change) 930 930 1,259 3,777 3,574
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $33,508 $36,508 $39,645 $39,825 $43,625
Total Invoice $31,048 $33,833 $34,920 $35,069 $38,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,412
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4250hp H4295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$33,508$36,508$39,645$39,825$43,625
Adjustments for Features-3,945-4,1450-300-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,563$32,363$39,645$39,525$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$120$0$1,450
Total Invoice$31,048$33,833$34,920$35,069$38,305
Adjustments for Features-3,655-3,8410-264-2,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,393$29,992$34,920$34,805$35,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$115$0$1,173

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ66Z71
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0 
4WD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Midgate  $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rigid bed cover  $700$700$700
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Removable rear window  $100$100$100
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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$9,450$9,650$5,505$5,805$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$4,145$0$300$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,655-3,8410-264-2,327

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20172006
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested82535%
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%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested82535%

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