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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: $36,409

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,748

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $39,120
Base Invoice $32,028 $35,261
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo net 90 49
Rear bumper protector 95 69
All-weather floor mats 72 200
Remote start 445 499
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Floor mats   225
Alarm   299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo net 58 32
Rear bumper protector 61 38
All-weather floor mats 46 120
Remote start 333 310
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Floor mats   140
Alarm   180
Options (change) 1,239 1,341
Options (change) 845 820
Destination 875 825
Total Price $36,409 $41,286
Total Invoice $33,748 $36,906

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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: $6,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,706
Model Year20172015
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,409$41,286
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,739$41,286
Total Invoice$33,748$36,906
Adjustments for Features-1,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,200$36,906

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20172015
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,660$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20172015
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in195.2 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 Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
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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