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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: $20,400

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,771

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,284 $16,469
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 51 51
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445    
Premium Package 1,500       2,150  
Rear spoiler 353 353   353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42        
Floor mats         200 200
Bodyside moldings         209 209
Deluxe Audio           520
Sunroof           890
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 35 35
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334    
Premium Package 1,338       1,914  
Rear spoiler 230 230   230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28        
Floor mats         127 127
Bodyside moldings         125 125
Deluxe Audio           462
Sunroof           793
Options (change) 2,386 886 491 844 2,610 1,870
Options (change) 1,960 622 364 594 2,201 1,542
Destination 645 645 645 645 760 760
Total Price $24,226 $28,226 $28,131 $29,384 $20,970 $20,400
Total Invoice $22,620 $26,197 $26,306 $27,355 $19,245 $18,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,226$28,226$28,131$29,384$20,970$20,400
Adjustments for Features-3,185-5,175-2,785-4,285-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,041$23,051$25,346$25,099$20,320$20,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,305$4,058$0$80
Total Invoice$22,620$26,197$26,306$27,355$19,245$18,771
Adjustments for Features-2,974-4,803-2,604-3,989-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,646$21,394$23,702$23,366$18,648$18,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,748$4,056$3,720$0$123

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800  $800 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Brake assist    $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Traction control    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat $40  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300 $300  
Roof rails  $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Compass $0    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25  
Trip computer    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75   
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    
Total Value of Features$6,450$8,440$6,050$7,550$3,915$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$5,175$2,785$4,285$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,974-4,803-2,604-3,989-5970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested45013%
Total Not Requested307587%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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