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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: $19,880

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,309

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
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 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,284 $16,469
Cargo net 46 46 46 51 51
Alloy wheels 659        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Floor mats       200 200
Sunroof       890 890
Deluxe Audio       570  
Cargo net 30 30 30 35 35
Alloy wheels 495        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Floor mats       127 127
Sunroof       793 793
Deluxe Audio       507  
Options (change) 1,100 441 399 1,920 1,350
Options (change) 783 288 260 1,587 1,080
Destination 625 625 625 760 760
Total Price $23,520 $27,961 $28,919 $20,280 $19,880
Total Invoice $21,860 $25,914 $26,890 $18,631 $18,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,983
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$23,520$27,961$28,919$20,280$19,880
Adjustments for Features-360-5,135-4,085-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,160$22,826$24,834$19,780$19,880
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,008$0$100
Total Invoice$21,860$25,914$26,890$18,631$18,309
Adjustments for Features-335-4,759-3,798-4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,525$21,155$23,092$18,172$18,309
Cost Above Minimum$370$0$1,937$0$137

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062006200620112011
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
4-speed automatic $800 $800 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200 
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  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Total Value of Features$3,850$8,625$7,575$3,990$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$5,135$4,085$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-335-4,759-3,798-4590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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