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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: $38,125

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,360

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringXLE Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,675 $34,111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68 49
Rear bumper protector 98 69
All-weather floor mats 81 149
Remote start 455 499
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Bodyside moldings   209
Floor mats   228
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44 35
Rear bumper protector 63 39
All-weather floor mats 52 85
Remote start 341 310
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   138
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Options (change) 1,120 1,582
Options (change) 770 982
Destination 915 895
Total Price $38,125 $40,377
Total Invoice $35,360 $35,988

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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: $6,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringXLE Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,125$40,377
Adjustments for Features-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,255$40,377
Total Invoice$35,360$35,988
Adjustments for Features-3,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,771$35,988

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAvalon
Trim2.0XT TouringXLE Touring
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 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,585$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5890

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in195.3 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,653 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 in57.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

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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