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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: $32,186

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $26,707 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Navigation system 1,800 4,155 2,940 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Remote start 432 499 499 499
Cargo net 46      
Satellite radio 453 449 449 449
Universal garage door opener 82      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Stability control   650 650 650
Alarm   220    
Heated front seats   440 440  
Navigation system 1,501 3,391 2,405 1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Remote start 324 356 356 356
Cargo net 30      
Satellite radio 340 359 359 359
Universal garage door opener 54      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Stability control   520 520 520
Alarm   176    
Heated front seats   352 352  
Options (change) 2,996 6,760 5,325 3,945
Options (change) 2,368 5,390 4,228 3,171
Destination 695 720 720 720
Total Price $32,186 $37,055 $37,670 $39,330
Total Invoice $29,770 $32,533 $32,777 $34,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6360, 12360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,186$37,055$37,670$39,330
Adjustments for Features-2,280-4500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,906$36,605$37,670$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,065$950
Total Invoice$29,770$32,533$32,777$34,395
Adjustments for Features-2,109-3950-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,661$32,138$32,777$32,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$639$705

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,295$4,465$4,015$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$450$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,109-3950-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in197.2 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested52524%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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