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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: $36,204

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $286

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,939

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $33,965
Base Invoice $32,028 $29,888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Remote start 445 499
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Preferred Accessory Package   347
Stability control   650
Satellite radio   449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Remote start 333 356
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Preferred Accessory Package   236
Stability control   520
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 1,034 1,945
Options (change) 714 1,471
Destination 875 580
Total Price $36,204 $36,490
Total Invoice $33,617 $31,939

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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: $5,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,204$36,490
Adjustments for Features-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,144$36,490
Total Invoice$33,617$31,939
Adjustments for Features-4,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,919$31,939

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,175$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6980

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20172006
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.3,490 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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