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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: $33,465

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,926

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $37,900 $41,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $34,111 $37,171
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Cargo net 48 49 49
Rear bumper protector 78 69 69
Bodyside moldings 240 209 209
All-weather floor mats 69 149 149
Remote start 432 499 499
Universal garage door opener 93    
Navigation system 1,600    
Floor mats   228 228
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Cargo net 31 35 35
Rear bumper protector 51 39 39
Bodyside moldings 156 125 125
All-weather floor mats 39 85 85
Remote start 324 310 310
Universal garage door opener 61    
Navigation system 1,335    
Floor mats   138 138
Options (change) 2,745 1,203 1,203
Options (change) 2,117 732 732
Destination 725 895 895
Total Price $33,465 $39,998 $43,398
Total Invoice $30,926 $35,738 $38,798

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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: $5,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476
Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,465$39,998$43,398
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$38,503$39,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$30,926$35,738$38,798
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-3,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,926$34,402$35,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,294

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights $1000 
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,520$8,015$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-3,102

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112018
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 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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