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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: $35,717

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,157

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $35,835
Base Invoice $31,569 $32,252
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 445 499
Floor mats   199
Rear spoiler   349
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 333 280
Floor mats   126
Rear spoiler   219
Options (change) 1,072 1,047
Options (change) 738 625
Destination 850 760
Total Price $35,717 $37,642
Total Invoice $33,157 $33,637

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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: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,717$37,642
Adjustments for Features-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,462$37,642
Total Invoice$33,157$33,637
Adjustments for Features-2,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,064$33,637

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20162011
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,895$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0930

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in197.6 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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