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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: $23,950

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $1,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,957

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $1,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $20,357 $21,047
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 349 349
Premium Package 2,350        
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 239 239
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Floor mats       224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 274 274
Premium Package 2,117        
Cargo net 30 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 135 135
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Floor mats       139 139
Options (change) 3,116 583 724 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 2,613 377 468 705 705
Destination 625 625 625 895 895
Total Price $25,536 $28,103 $29,244 $23,950 $24,695
Total Invoice $23,690 $26,003 $27,098 $21,957 $22,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,149
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT-7CVT-7
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)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,536$28,103$29,244$23,950$24,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,000-2,635-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,536$26,203$28,244$21,315$21,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,708$0$245
Total Invoice$23,690$26,003$27,098$21,957$22,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,758-927-2,416-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,690$24,245$26,171$19,541$19,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$2,481$0$231

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Proximity key   $250$250
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$150 $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
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
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
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$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation app   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,795$7,695$6,795$8,430$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,000$2,635$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,758-927-2,416-2,875

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in182.6 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested197558%

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

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

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