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

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla iM Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,378

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,774

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorolla iM
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $18,850
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $17,454
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Alloy wheels 659      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 160
Bodyside moldings       239
Floor mats       185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Alloy wheels 495      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 110
Bodyside moldings       155
Floor mats       125
Options (change) 1,155 496 454 633
Options (change) 816 321 293 425
Destination 625 625 625 895
Total Price $23,575 $28,016 $28,974 $20,378
Total Invoice $21,893 $25,947 $26,923 $18,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,815
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorolla iM
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4137hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,575$28,016$28,974$20,378
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-3,725-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,575$23,241$25,249$19,223
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,008$0
Total Invoice$21,893$25,947$26,923$18,774
Adjustments for Features0-4,422-3,461-1,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,893$21,525$23,462$17,710
Cost Above Minimum$368$0$1,937$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorolla iM
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
HD radio   $50
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,675$6,625$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$3,725$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,422-3,461-1,064

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterCorolla iM
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in170.5 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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