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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,048

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $29,125 $31,325 $34,065
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $26,022 $27,565 $29,976
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Cargo net 46 46      
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347 347
CD changer, in-dash     200    
Sunroof     910    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Cargo net 30 30      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236 236
CD changer, in-dash     150    
Sunroof     728    
Options (change) 528 669 1,457 347 347
Options (change) 344 435 1,114 236 236
Destination 625 625 620 620 620
Total Price $28,048 $29,189 $31,202 $32,292 $35,032
Total Invoice $25,970 $27,065 $27,756 $28,421 $30,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,308
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,048$29,189$31,202$32,292$35,032
Adjustments for Features-1,980-1,080-3500-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,068$28,109$30,852$32,292$33,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,440$2,205
Total Invoice$25,970$27,065$27,756$28,421$30,832
Adjustments for Features-1,833-1,001-3110-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,137$26,064$27,445$28,421$29,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$976$1,649

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Cassette player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,520$5,620$4,890$4,540$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$1,080$350$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,833-1,001-3110-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in197.2 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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