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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: $10,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,515

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $10,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 1,350        
Cargo net 90 90 90 51 51
Remote start 445 445 445 529 529
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Floor mats       200 200
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Sunroof         420
Navigation system 1,156        
Cargo net 58 58 58 35 35
Remote start 333 333 333 380 380
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Floor mats       127 127
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 1,885 535 535 3,019 2,579
Options (change) 1,547 391 391 2,473 2,081
Destination 875 875 875 760 760
Total Price $31,955 $32,705 $35,705 $21,689 $21,329
Total Invoice $29,743 $30,509 $33,294 $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: $2,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,470
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$31,955$32,705$35,705$21,689$21,329
Adjustments for Features-8,080-9,465-9,665-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$23,240$26,040$21,039$21,329
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0$290
Total Invoice$29,743$30,509$33,294$19,803$19,515
Adjustments for Features-7,521-8,829-9,012-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,222$21,680$24,282$19,210$19,515
Cost Above Minimum$542$0$2,602$0$305

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,115$11,500$11,700$2,685$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,080$9,465$9,665$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,521-8,829-9,012-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20172012
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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