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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: $33,225

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $39,650
Base Invoice $28,084 $35,686
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 49
Rear bumper protector 78 69
All-weather floor mats 69 200
Remote start 432 499
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Floor mats   225
Alarm   299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 32
Rear bumper protector 51 38
All-weather floor mats 39 120
Remote start 324 310
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Floor mats   140
Alarm   180
Options (change) 2,505 1,341
Options (change) 1,961 820
Destination 725 795
Total Price $33,225 $41,786
Total Invoice $30,770 $37,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year20112013
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,225$41,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$40,516
Total Invoice$30,770$37,301
Adjustments for Features0-1,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,770$36,167

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,245$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,134

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in195.2 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 in56.9 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 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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