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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: $32,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,206

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $35,850 $37,050 $40,450
Base Invoice $26,707 $32,266 $33,346 $36,406
Navigation system 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Satellite radio 453      
iPod integration 223      
Cargo net 46 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 78 69 69 69
All-weather floor mats 69 200 200 200
Bodyside moldings 238 209 209 209
Remote start 432 499 499 499
Cargo tray 75      
Universal garage door opener 82      
Floor mats   225 225 225
Navigation system 1,501      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Satellite radio 340      
iPod integration 145      
Cargo net 30 32 32 32
Rear bumper protector 51 38 38 38
All-weather floor mats 39 120 120 120
Bodyside moldings 155 125 125 125
Remote start 324 310 310 310
Cargo tray 46      
Universal garage door opener 54      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 3,679 1,251 1,251 1,251
Options (change) 2,804 765 765 765
Destination 695 835 835 835
Total Price $32,869 $37,936 $39,136 $42,536
Total Invoice $30,206 $33,866 $34,946 $38,006

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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: $5,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,170
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,869$37,936$39,136$42,536
Adjustments for Features-5550-1,000-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,314$37,936$38,136$39,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$1,625
Total Invoice$30,206$33,866$34,946$38,006
Adjustments for Features-5100-893-2,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,696$33,866$34,053$35,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$1,482

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelForesterAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
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$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,170$5,615$6,615$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0$1,000$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5100-893-2,658

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20102016
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in195.3 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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