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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: $22,690

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,203

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,520 $18,960
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $15,115 $17,347
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,300 1,300
Cargo net 48 48 48 49 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 99 99
Remote start 432 432 432 529 529
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Extra Value Package #3       355  
Leather seating surfaces       1,550 1,490
Floor mats       199 199
Satellite radio       449 449
Sunroof       890 890
Power Package         635
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,105 1,105
Cargo net 31 31 31 34 34
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 59 59
Remote start 324 324 324 380 380
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Extra Value Package #3       319  
Leather seating surfaces       1,240 1,192
Floor mats       130 130
Satellite radio       359 359
Sunroof       712 712
Power Package         508
Options (change) 2,117 1,917 1,549 5,420 5,640
Options (change) 1,736 1,558 1,282 4,338 4,479
Destination 775 775 775 750 750
Total Price $29,487 $30,587 $32,219 $22,690 $25,350
Total Invoice $27,416 $28,427 $30,049 $20,203 $22,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,378
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,487$30,587$32,219$22,690$25,350
Adjustments for Features-5,200-5,900-6,0750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,287$24,687$26,144$22,690$25,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$2,510
Total Invoice$27,416$28,427$30,049$20,203$22,576
Adjustments for Features-4,835-5,483-5,6660-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,944$24,383$20,203$22,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$1,802$0$2,239

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$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$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$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$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$6,440$7,140$7,315$1,240$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$5,900$6,075$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,835-5,483-5,6660-134

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122010
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 S

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%
Extra Value Package #3
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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