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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: $37,213

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,322

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,777

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Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $34,295 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $32,028 $31,389 $36,801
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Rear bumper protector 95    
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    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Sunroof   995 995
Roof rails   195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Rear bumper protector 61    
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    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Sunroof   826 826
Roof rails   162  
Options (change) 2,043 10,300 5,500
Options (change) 1,419 8,810 4,825
Destination 875 900 900
Total Price $37,213 $45,505 $47,225
Total Invoice $34,322 $41,099 $42,526

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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: $8,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,026
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$37,213$45,505$47,225
Adjustments for Features-2700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,943$45,505$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$34,322$41,099$42,526
Adjustments for Features-2490-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,073$41,099$42,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,247

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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  
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  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
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  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$10,200$9,930$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2490-180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20172008
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.5,963 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

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%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested195059%
Total Not Requested135041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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