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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: $32,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,191

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $27,992 $29,876 $32,792
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 2,350 1,450
Cargo net 48    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Remote start 432 499 499
Floor mats   199 199
Rear spoiler   349 349
Heated front seats   440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 2,092 1,291
Cargo net 31    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Remote start 324 280 280
Floor mats   126 126
Rear spoiler   219 219
Heated front seats   392  
Options (change) 1,758 3,837 2,497
Options (change) 1,424 3,109 1,916
Destination 775 760 760
Total Price $32,428 $37,792 $39,692
Total Invoice $30,191 $33,745 $35,468

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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: $7,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,638
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,428$37,792$39,692
Adjustments for Features-2,5950-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,833$37,792$37,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$30,191$33,745$35,468
Adjustments for Features-2,4160-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,775$33,745$33,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringBaseLimited
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 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound  $250
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$6,135$3,540$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4160-2,055

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in197.6 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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