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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: $1,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterSolara
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLE V6
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $27,155
Base Invoice $27,992 $24,438
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,300
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,115
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Options (change) 1,326 3,098
Options (change) 1,100 2,557
Destination 775 720
Total Price $31,996 $30,973
Total Invoice $29,867 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterSolara
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLE V6
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine224hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,996$30,973
Adjustments for Features-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,576$30,973
Total Invoice$29,867$27,715
Adjustments for Features-3,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,675$27,715

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterSolara
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLE V6
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,085$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1920

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterSolara
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Solara specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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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