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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: $37,112

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,352

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $35,185
Base Invoice $31,569 $31,312
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Remote start 445 499
Cargo net 90  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Preferred Accessory Package   347
Navigation system   2,000
Satellite radio   449
Adaptive cruise control   600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Remote start 333 356
Cargo net 58  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Preferred Accessory Package   236
Navigation system   1,700
Satellite radio   359
Adaptive cruise control   480
Options (change) 2,467 3,895
Options (change) 1,933 3,131
Destination 850 720
Total Price $37,112 $39,800
Total Invoice $34,352 $35,163

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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: $7,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,865
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,112$39,800
Adjustments for Features-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,732$39,800
Total Invoice$34,352$35,163
Adjustments for Features-4,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,298$35,163

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,470$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in197.2 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

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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