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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $7,304

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Model Year20182008
ModelForesterSolara
Trim2.0XT TouringSLE V6
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,090 $27,155
Base Invoice $33,675 $24,438
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
Navigation system   1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Navigation system   1,115
Options (change) 663 3,098
Options (change) 429 2,557
Destination 915 720
Total Price $37,668 $30,973
Total Invoice $35,019 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterSolara
Trim2.0XT TouringSLE V6
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,668$30,973
Adjustments for Features-8,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,733$30,973
Total Invoice$35,019$27,715
Adjustments for Features-8,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,712$27,715

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterSolara
Trim2.0XT TouringSLE V6
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,950$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterSolara
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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