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Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,548

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,965 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,888 $28,084
Preferred Accessory Package 347  
Stability control 650  
Navigation system 1,900 1,000
Remote start 499 432
Satellite radio 449  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Preferred Accessory Package 236  
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,625 888
Remote start 356 324
Satellite radio 359  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 3,845 1,758
Options (change) 3,096 1,424
Destination 580 795
Total Price $38,390 $32,548
Total Invoice $33,564 $30,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,816
Model Year20062013
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,390$32,548
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,390$30,878
Total Invoice$33,564$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,564$28,748

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length197.2 in169.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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