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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,889

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $29,876 $32,792
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Stability control 300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 349 349
Navigation system 2,000     2,350 1,450
Power passenger seat (8-way)       1,020  
Floor mats       199 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Stability control 275        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 219 219
Navigation system 1,721     2,092 1,291
Power passenger seat (8-way)       907  
Floor mats       126 126
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 3,918 1,998
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 3,344 1,636
Destination 645 645 645 760 760
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $37,873 $39,193
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $33,980 $35,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,134
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$37,873$39,193
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-105-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$31,589$34,864$37,768$37,288
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$480$0
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$33,980$35,188
Adjustments for Features0-929-393-94-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$29,344$32,247$33,886$33,478
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$2,903$408$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAvalonAvalon
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop$100 $100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,300$3,725$3,405$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$105$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-393-94-1,710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082012
ModelLegacyAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length186.2 in197.6 in
Width68.1 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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