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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: $24,475

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $20,357 $21,047
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 349 349
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net 48 48 49 49
Bodyside moldings 240 240 209 209
All-weather floor mats 69 69 239 239
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Rear spoiler 368      
Entune Audio with Navigation     525 525
Floor mats     224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 274 274
Navigation system 888 888    
Cargo net 31 31 32 32
Bodyside moldings 156 156 125 125
All-weather floor mats 39 39 135 135
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Rear spoiler 276      
Entune Audio with Navigation     360 388
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 2,003 1,635 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 1,571 1,295 1,065 1,093
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $30,673 $32,305 $24,475 $25,220
Total Invoice $28,440 $30,062 $22,317 $23,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,426
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,673$32,305$24,475$25,220
Adjustments for Features-1,830-2,0050-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,843$30,300$24,475$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$245
Total Invoice$28,440$30,062$22,317$23,035
Adjustments for Features-1,697-1,8660-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,743$28,196$22,317$22,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,453$0$261

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,620$7,795$5,790$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$2,005$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,697-1,8660-457

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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