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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: $20,102

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,018

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $15,515 $15,350
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $14,040 $13,891
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240    
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 49 49
Fog lights 374          
Rear spoiler 368 368 368      
Audio Value Package         200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,400 1,400
Stability control         650 650
4-speed automatic         800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390 390
Floor mats         88 88
Alloy wheels         390  
Extra Value Package 1           900
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156    
Cargo net 31 31 31 31 34 34
Fog lights 243          
Rear spoiler 276 276 276      
Audio Value Package         180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,159 1,159
Stability control         559 559
4-speed automatic         724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335 335
Floor mats         55 55
Alloy wheels         312  
Extra Value Package 1           810
Options (change) 1,030 656 656 288 3,967 4,277
Options (change) 706 463 463 187 3,358 3,676
Destination 775 775 775 775 620 620
Total Price $25,100 $28,026 $29,326 $30,958 $20,102 $20,247
Total Invoice $23,441 $26,143 $27,332 $28,954 $18,018 $18,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,142
Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,100$28,026$29,326$30,958$20,102$20,247
Adjustments for Features-3,525-6,040-6,940-7,0400-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,575$21,986$22,386$23,918$20,102$20,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$811$2,343$55$0
Total Invoice$23,441$26,143$27,332$28,954$18,018$18,187
Adjustments for Features-3,292-5,634-6,468-6,5840-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,149$20,509$20,864$22,370$18,018$18,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$715$2,221$11$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900  
4-speed automatic    $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Hood scoop   $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$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,825$8,340$9,240$9,340$2,300$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$6,040$6,940$7,040$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,292-5,634-6,468-6,5840-180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122007
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in66.9 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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