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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: $25,220

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $4,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,455

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $4,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $17,256
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,300
Cargo net 48 48 48 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 99
Remote start 432 432 432 529
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Leather seating surfaces       1,490
Power Package       635
Floor mats       199
Satellite radio       449
Sunroof       890
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,105
Cargo net 31 31 31 34
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 59
Remote start 324 324 324 380
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Leather seating surfaces       1,192
Power Package       508
Floor mats       130
Satellite radio       359
Sunroof       712
Options (change) 2,117 1,917 1,549 5,640
Options (change) 1,736 1,558 1,282 4,479
Destination 775 775 775 720
Total Price $29,487 $30,587 $32,219 $25,220
Total Invoice $27,416 $28,427 $30,049 $22,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $266
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,487$30,587$32,219$25,220
Adjustments for Features-5,050-5,750-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,437$24,837$26,294$25,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,416$28,427$30,049$22,455
Adjustments for Features-4,695-5,344-5,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,721$23,083$24,523$22,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,802$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,990$7,165$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$5,750$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,695-5,344-5,5260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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