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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,674

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $9,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,452

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $8,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $20,357 $21,047
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 349 349
Cargo net 68 68 68 49 49
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 199 199
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 239 239
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Entune Audio with Navigation       525 525
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Floor mats       224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 274 274
Cargo net 44 44 44 32 32
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 135 135
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 135 135
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Entune Audio with Navigation       360 388
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Floor mats       139 139
Options (change) 3,512 567 567 1,794 1,794
Options (change) 2,864 366 366 1,200 1,228
Destination 915 915 915 895 895
Total Price $33,822 $34,572 $37,572 $24,674 $25,419
Total Invoice $31,284 $32,168 $34,956 $22,452 $23,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,065
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$33,822$34,572$37,572$24,674$25,419
Adjustments for Features-6,235-6,995-7,2950-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,587$27,577$30,277$24,674$24,919
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$245
Total Invoice$31,284$32,168$34,956$22,452$23,170
Adjustments for Features-5,767-6,509-6,7870-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,517$25,659$28,169$22,452$22,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$2,652$0$262

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,025$9,785$10,085$2,790$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$6,995$7,295$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,767-6,509-6,7870-456

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.6 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested342578%
Total Not Requested95022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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