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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: $32,548

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320072007
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $29,125 $34,065
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,022 $29,976
Navigation system 1,000 4,005 1,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Remote start 432 499 499
Cargo net 48    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Stability control   1,090 650
Alarm   220  
Satellite radio   449 449
Navigation system 888 3,281 1,625
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Remote start 324 356 356
Cargo net 31    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Stability control   872 520
Alarm   176  
Satellite radio   359 359
Options (change) 1,758 6,610 3,845
Options (change) 1,424 5,280 3,096
Destination 795 620 620
Total Price $32,548 $36,355 $38,530
Total Invoice $30,303 $31,922 $33,692

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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: $6,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,407
Model Year201320072007
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,548$36,355$38,530
Adjustments for Features-2,9950-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,553$36,355$37,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$30,303$31,922$33,692
Adjustments for Features-2,7880-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,515$31,922$32,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201320072007
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,410$3,415$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7880-1,159

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length169.5 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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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 Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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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