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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: $20,467

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $2,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,839

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCorolla iM
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $18,850
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $17,454
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 46 49
Rear bumper protector 72 72 72 72 72 89
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 55 160
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75 75  
Floor mats           185
Bodyside moldings           239
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 30 35
Rear bumper protector 47 47 47 47 47 65
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 33 110
Cargo tray 46 46 46 46 46  
Floor mats           125
Bodyside moldings           155
Options (change) 643 643 643 248 601 722
Options (change) 414 414 414 156 386 490
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 895
Total Price $22,483 $22,983 $27,983 $27,888 $29,141 $20,467
Total Invoice $21,074 $21,534 $25,989 $26,098 $27,147 $18,839

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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: $2,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,061
Model Year200820082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCorolla iM
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4137hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,483$22,983$27,983$27,888$29,141$20,467
Adjustments for Features0-925-5,165-2,775-4,275-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,483$22,058$22,818$25,113$24,866$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$760$3,055$2,808$0
Total Invoice$21,074$21,534$25,989$26,098$27,147$18,839
Adjustments for Features0-867-4,797-2,597-3,982-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,074$20,667$21,192$23,501$23,165$17,606
Cost Above Minimum$407$0$525$2,834$2,498$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year200820082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCorolla iM
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Brake assist     $50
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
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
Temporary spare tire     $150
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125     
HD radio     $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50 
USB port     $25
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$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$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,050$8,290$5,900$7,400$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$5,165$2,775$4,275$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-867-4,797-2,597-3,982-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20082018
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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