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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: $31,914

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,498

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $47,000
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $43,710
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75
Remote start 445 445 445  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Sunroof       995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66
Remote start 333 333 333  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Sunroof       876
Options (change) 1,844 1,844 1,844 1,070
Options (change) 1,302 1,302 1,302 942
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $31,914 $34,014 $37,014 $49,065
Total Invoice $29,498 $31,420 $34,205 $45,647

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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: $15,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,464
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18275/55-20
Total Price$31,914$34,014$37,014$49,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,310-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,914$31,904$34,704$47,225
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,498$31,420$34,205$45,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,949-2,135-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,498$29,471$32,070$43,935
Cost Above Minimum$27$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAvalanche
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Midgate   $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rigid bed cover   $700
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Removable rear window   $100
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$9,925$10,125$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,310$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,949-2,135-1,712

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,297 lb.5,841 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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