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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: $20,355

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,752

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $16,896 $16,821
Premium Package 1,500     570 860
Cargo net 46 46 46 51 51
Floor mats       200 200
Premium Interior Package       300 505
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Premium Package 1,338     507 765
Cargo net 30 30 30 35 35
Floor mats       127 127
Premium Interior Package       267 449
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Options (change) 1,546 46 46 1,330 1,825
Options (change) 1,368 30 30 1,061 1,501
Destination 645 645 645 795 795
Total Price $23,386 $27,386 $28,586 $20,355 $20,800
Total Invoice $22,028 $25,605 $26,791 $18,752 $19,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,372
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,386$27,386$28,586$20,355$20,800
Adjustments for Features-2,610-4,600-3,7350-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,776$22,786$24,851$20,355$19,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,075$555$0
Total Invoice$22,028$25,605$26,791$18,752$19,117
Adjustments for Features-2,458-4,301-3,5000-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,570$21,304$23,291$18,752$18,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,734$3,721$554$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLE
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
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire$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  
Cargo mat $40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
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$25 
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$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  
CD player   $125$125
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Total Value of Features$5,900$7,890$7,025$3,290$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$4,600$3,735$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,458-4,301-3,5000-919

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082013
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested115033%
Total Not Requested237567%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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