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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: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $32,245 $35,285
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,696 $31,401
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 445 445 449 449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347
Heated front seats     440  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 334 334 359 359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236
Heated front seats     352  
Options (change) 533 761 1,236 796
Options (change) 392 539 947 595
Destination 645 645 750 750
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $34,231 $36,831
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $30,393 $32,746

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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: $7,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,050
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,873$29,301$34,231$36,831
Adjustments for Features-670-300-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,203$29,271$34,231$34,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$725
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$30,393$32,746
Adjustments for Features-624-280-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,343$27,272$30,393$31,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$686

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
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$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,045$5,015$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$30$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-624-280-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082010
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.3,496 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 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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