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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: $27,750

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $34,140 $36,080 $39,120 $36,470 $37,800 $41,700
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $30,726 $32,473 $35,261 $32,823 $34,019 $37,530
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42              
Cargo net 46 46 49 49 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200 200 200 200 200
Universal garage door opener 87 87            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183            
Floor mats     225 225 225 225 225 225
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28              
Cargo net 30 30 32 32 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 120 120 120 120 120 120
Universal garage door opener 56 56            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119            
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140 140
Options (change) 230 371 474 474 474 474 474 474
Options (change) 147 238 292 292 292 292 292 292
Destination 625 625 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $27,750 $28,891 $35,439 $37,379 $40,419 $37,769 $39,099 $42,999
Total Invoice $25,773 $26,868 $31,843 $33,590 $36,378 $33,940 $35,136 $38,647

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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: $6,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,325
Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H156hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 8?, 9785, 11?, 8?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,750$28,891$35,439$37,379$40,419$37,769$39,099$42,999
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,760-3,060-5,235-1,685-2,985-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$28,891$33,679$34,319$35,184$36,084$36,114$37,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$640$1,505$2,405$2,435$4,160
Total Invoice$25,773$26,868$31,843$33,590$36,378$33,940$35,136$38,647
Adjustments for Features-8360-1,581-2,750-4,712-1,514-2,682-4,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$26,868$30,262$30,840$31,666$32,426$32,454$34,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$578$1,404$2,164$2,192$3,747

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800       
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100   
CVT     $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300      
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175  $175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  $250
Rear wiper$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25   
Hood scoop $100      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100      
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0 $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0 $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  $25  
Voice control for external devices    $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75  $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights    $500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0       
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200       
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,995$5,095$6,855$8,155$10,330$6,780$8,080$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,760$3,060$5,235$1,685$2,985$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-1,581-2,750-4,712-1,514-2,682-4,638

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in195.2 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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