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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: $30,434

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,237

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForester
TrimTouringXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $31,625 $34,665 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,423 $27,829 $30,504 $26,116
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347 347  
Heated front seats 440 440    
Satellite radio 449 449 449 445
Sunroof 860      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Cargo net       46
Universal garage door opener       87
Rear spoiler       353
4-speed automatic       800
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236 236  
Heated front seats 352 352    
Satellite radio 359 359 359 334
Sunroof 688      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Cargo net       30
Universal garage door opener       56
Rear spoiler       230
4-speed automatic       727
Options (change) 2,096 1,236 796 1,914
Options (change) 1,635 947 595 1,496
Destination 720 720 720 625
Total Price $32,391 $33,581 $36,181 $30,434
Total Invoice $28,778 $29,496 $31,819 $28,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,766
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForester
TrimTouringXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,391$33,581$36,181$30,434
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,875-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,041$33,581$34,306$28,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$2,265$0
Total Invoice$28,778$29,496$31,819$28,237
Adjustments for Features-3110-1,649-1,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,467$29,496$30,170$26,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,029$1,703$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForester
TrimTouringXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,415$6,290$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,875$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-3110-1,649-1,536

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length197.2 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

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

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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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