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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: $29,777

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $15,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterAvalanche
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $40,195
All Weather Package 500  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Remote start 455  
Fog lights 382  
Rearview camera   450
Sunroof   995
4WD   3,050
All Weather Package 417  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Remote start 341  
Fog lights 286  
Rearview camera   396
Sunroof   876
4WD   2,836
Options (change) 2,107 4,495
Options (change) 1,605 4,108
Destination 975 995
Total Price $29,777 $45,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,784
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterAvalanche
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine182hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/70-17
Total Price$29,777$45,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,777$43,405

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterAvalanche
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20192012
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.5,969 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
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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