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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: $30,553

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $9,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
TrimPremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $34,305 $40,825
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All Weather Package 500    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Roof rack crossbars 181 90 90
Remote start 455    
Fog lights 382    
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Roof rails   195  
Automatic climate control, front   195  
Sunroof   995 995
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
All Weather Package 417    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Roof rack crossbars 117 75 75
Remote start 341    
Fog lights 286    
Universal garage door opener 78 100  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Roof rails   162  
Automatic climate control, front   162  
Sunroof   826 826
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
Options (change) 2,883 4,645 4,135
Options (change) 2,107 4,116 3,692
Destination 975 900 900
Total Price $30,553 $39,850 $45,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,656
Model Year201920082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
TrimPremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine182hp H4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionCVTA4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$30,553$39,850$45,860
Adjustments for Features0-730-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,553$39,120$41,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201920082008
ModelForesterAvalancheAvalanche
TrimPremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start$150 $150
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
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
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $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 driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,625$8,355$12,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667-4,111

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase105.1 in130.0 in
Length182.1 in221.3 in
Width71.5 in79.1 in
Height67.5 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.5,863 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

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

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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