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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,235

Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE   
Difference: $3,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelForesterForesterCorolla Hatchback
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,240
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Options (change) 840 798 0
Options (change) 592 564 0
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $28,180 $29,338 $24,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,412
Model Year200820082020
ModelForesterForesterCorolla Hatchback
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,180$29,338$24,235
Adjustments for Features-8900-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$29,338$22,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Model Year200820082020
ModelForesterForesterCorolla Hatchback
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation app  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$6,410$5,520$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-8260-66

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterCorolla Hatchback
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in172.0 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft323.3 ft3

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