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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: $20,929

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $16,284 $16,469
Cargo net 90 90 90 90 90 51 51
Remote start 445 445 445 445 445 529 529
Fog lights 386 386          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53            
Premium Package           2,150  
Bodyside moldings           209 209
Floor mats           200 200
Deluxe Audio             520
Sunroof             890
Cargo net 58 58 58 58 58 35 35
Remote start 333 333 333 333 333 380 380
Fog lights 289 289          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34            
Premium Package           1,914  
Bodyside moldings           125 125
Floor mats           127 127
Deluxe Audio             462
Sunroof             793
Options (change) 974 921 535 535 535 3,139 2,399
Options (change) 714 680 391 391 391 2,581 1,922
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 760 760
Total Price $27,119 $30,966 $30,180 $32,180 $35,180 $21,499 $20,929
Total Invoice $25,412 $28,862 $28,196 $30,026 $32,810 $19,625 $19,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,900
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,119$30,966$30,180$32,180$35,180$21,499$20,929
Adjustments for Features-4,285-6,485-7,775-8,735-8,935-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,834$24,481$22,405$23,445$26,245$20,849$20,929
Cost Above Minimum$429$2,076$0$1,040$3,840$0$80
Total Invoice$25,412$28,862$28,196$30,026$32,810$19,625$19,151
Adjustments for Features-4,015-6,044-7,264-8,150-8,333-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,397$22,818$20,932$21,876$24,477$19,032$19,151
Cost Above Minimum$465$1,886$0$944$3,545$0$119

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000   
4-speed automatic     $800 
5-speed manual      $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$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$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof     $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,775$9,065$10,025$10,225$1,940$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$6,485$7,775$8,735$8,935$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,015-6,044-7,264-8,150-8,333-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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