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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: $21,914

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,049

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $16,896 $16,821
Cargo net 46 46 51 51
Bodyside moldings 238 238 209 209
Remote start 432 432 529 529
iPod integration 223 223    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Premium Interior Package     300 505
Premium Package     570 860
Entune     1,030 1,030
Floor mats     200 200
Cargo net 30 30 35 35
Bodyside moldings 155 155 125 125
Remote start 324 324 380 380
iPod integration 145 145    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Premium Interior Package     267 449
Premium Package     507 765
Entune     917 917
Floor mats     127 127
Options (change) 3,192 3,192 2,889 3,384
Options (change) 2,641 2,644 2,358 2,798
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $29,882 $32,082 $21,914 $22,359
Total Invoice $27,666 $29,748 $20,049 $20,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,096
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,882$32,082$21,914$22,359
Adjustments for Features-5,475-5,9100-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,407$26,172$21,914$21,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$555$0
Total Invoice$27,666$29,748$20,049$20,414
Adjustments for Features-5,069-5,4800-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,597$24,268$20,049$19,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,671$548$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,725$1,815$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$5,910$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,069-5,4800-913

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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