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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: $25,695

Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE   
Difference: $4,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092019
ModelForesterForesterCorolla Hatchback
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,140
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Upgrade Package     1,600
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Upgrade Package     1,424
Options (change) 3,009 2,642 1,600
Options (change) 2,515 2,243 1,424
Destination 695 695 955
Total Price $29,699 $31,532 $25,695

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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: $3,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,966
Model Year200920092019
ModelForesterForesterCorolla Hatchback
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4168hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,699$31,532$25,695
Adjustments for Features-210-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,489$31,087$25,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Model Year200920092019
ModelForesterForesterCorolla Hatchback
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$5,885$6,120$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-195-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterCorolla Hatchback
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in172.0 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft323.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%

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