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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: $37,415

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,566

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $37,900 $41,300
Base Invoice $30,836 $34,111 $37,171
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
Cargo net 87 49 49
Rear bumper protector 92 69 69
All-weather floor mats 72 149 149
Remote start 436 499 499
Universal garage door opener 74    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Floor mats   228 228
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130    
Cargo net 56 35 35
Rear bumper protector 59 39 39
All-weather floor mats 46 85 85
Remote start 328 310 310
Universal garage door opener 48    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   138 138
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250  
Options (change) 3,595 1,582 1,203
Options (change) 2,905 982 732
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $37,415 $40,377 $43,398
Total Invoice $34,566 $35,988 $38,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,415$40,377$43,398
Adjustments for Features-1,5050-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$40,377$41,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,246
Total Invoice$34,566$35,988$38,798
Adjustments for Features-1,3900-1,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,176$35,988$37,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterAvalonAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning$25  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
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 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$0 
Total Value of Features$7,645$6,140$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3900-1,587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in195.3 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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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