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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: $21,329

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,515

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net 48 48 48 51 51
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 209 209
Remote start 432 432 432 529 529
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Floor mats       200 200
Sunroof         420
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Cargo net 31 31 31 35 35
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 125 125
Remote start 324 324 324 380 380
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Floor mats       127 127
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 2,288 2,088 1,720 3,019 2,579
Options (change) 1,853 1,675 1,399 2,473 2,081
Destination 795 795 795 760 760
Total Price $30,078 $31,278 $32,510 $21,689 $21,329
Total Invoice $27,954 $29,056 $30,278 $19,803 $19,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,842
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A4M5
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)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,078$31,278$32,510$21,689$21,329
Adjustments for Features-6,350-7,050-7,225-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,728$24,228$25,285$21,039$21,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0$290
Total Invoice$27,954$29,056$30,278$19,803$19,515
Adjustments for Features-5,902-6,549-6,729-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,052$22,507$23,549$19,210$19,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,497$0$305

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
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  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,615$8,315$8,490$1,915$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$7,050$7,225$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,902-6,549-6,729-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length169.5 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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