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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: $18,702

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,789

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $14,131 $13,981
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49
Premium Package 2,350        
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Audio Value Package       200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package       1,400 1,400
Floor mats       88 88
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300 300
Alloy wheels       390  
Extra Value Package 1         900
CD changer, in-dash         200
Cargo net 30 30 30 34 34
Premium Package 2,117        
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Audio Value Package       180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package       1,159 1,159
Floor mats       55 55
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258 258
Alloy wheels       312  
Extra Value Package 1         810
CD changer, in-dash         150
Options (change) 2,749 399 399 2,427 2,937
Options (change) 2,377 260 260 1,998 2,466
Destination 625 625 625 660 660
Total Price $25,169 $27,919 $28,919 $18,702 $19,047
Total Invoice $23,454 $25,886 $26,890 $16,789 $17,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,792
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,169$27,919$28,919$18,702$19,047
Adjustments for Features-4,200-6,250-5,2250-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,969$21,669$23,694$18,702$18,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,725$55$0
Total Invoice$23,454$25,886$26,890$16,789$17,107
Adjustments for Features-3,914-5,795-4,8580-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,540$20,091$22,032$16,789$16,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$2,492$41$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$5,725$7,775$6,750$1,525$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$6,250$5,225$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,914-5,795-4,8580-359

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in66.9 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested70020%
Total Not Requested272580%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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