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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: $5,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,191

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $33,965
Base Invoice $27,992 $29,888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,900
Remote start 432 499
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Preferred Accessory Package   347
Stability control   650
Satellite radio   449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,625
Remote start 324 356
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Preferred Accessory Package   236
Stability control   520
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 1,758 3,845
Options (change) 1,424 3,096
Destination 775 580
Total Price $32,428 $38,390
Total Invoice $30,191 $33,564

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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: $7,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,928
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,428$38,390
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,758$38,390
Total Invoice$30,191$33,564
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,636$33,564

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$6,135$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5550

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122006
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.3,490 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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