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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: $24,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $132

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,453

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLE EcoS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $19,135 $19,365
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $17,717 $17,930
Premium Package 1,500     3,760 3,760
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 200 200
Satellite radio 445 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
Floor mats       225 225
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Premium Package 1,338     3,484 3,482
Cargo net 30 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 120 120
Satellite radio 334 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
Floor mats       140 140
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Options (change) 2,441 941 899 4,443 4,443
Options (change) 1,993 655 627 3,901 3,899
Destination 645 645 645 835 835
Total Price $24,281 $28,281 $29,439 $24,413 $24,643
Total Invoice $22,653 $26,230 $27,388 $22,453 $22,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,221
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLE EcoS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT-7CVT-7
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)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,281$28,281$29,439$24,413$24,643
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,100-890-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,281$26,291$28,339$23,523$23,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,058$220$0
Total Invoice$22,653$26,230$27,388$22,453$22,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,846-1,023-819-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,653$24,384$26,365$21,634$21,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$3,712$202$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLE EcoS
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 
Proximity key   $250$250
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 $150
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
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 
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  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
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
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$7,215$6,325$6,115$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,100$890$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,846-1,023-819-1,232

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082016
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.2,801 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 in41.3 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%

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