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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: $36,242

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $958

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,983

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $35,185
Base Invoice $32,028 $31,312
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Remote start 445 499
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Preferred Accessory Package   347
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  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Preferred Accessory Package   236
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 1,072 1,295
Options (change) 738 951
Destination 875 720
Total Price $36,242 $37,200
Total Invoice $33,641 $32,983

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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: $5,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,923
Model Year20172009
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,242$37,200
Adjustments for Features-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,307$37,200
Total Invoice$33,641$32,983
Adjustments for Features-4,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,060$32,983

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20172009
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 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$9,225$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5810

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20172009
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 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

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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