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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: $26,839

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520202020
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $24,050 $25,550
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 349 349
Cargo net 90 90 49 49
Door sill trim plates 38 38 199 199
All-weather floor mats 72 72 239 239
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Entune Audio with Navigation     525 525
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Floor mats     224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 274 274
Cargo net 58 58 32 32
Door sill trim plates 24 24 135 135
All-weather floor mats 46 46 135 135
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Entune Audio with Navigation     360 388
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 2,370 2,370 1,794 1,794
Options (change) 1,944 1,944 1,200 1,228
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $33,315 $36,315 $26,839 $28,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,416
Model Year2015201520202020
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4139hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVT-10
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,315$36,315$26,839$28,339
Adjustments for Features-4,680-4,8800-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$31,435$26,839$27,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2015201520202020
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLEXSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Terrain selector$200$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,620$8,820$3,940$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$4,880$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,346-4,5310-47

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152020
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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