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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: $36,912

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,153

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,665 $33,095
Base Invoice $30,504 $30,927
Preferred Accessory Package 347  
Stability control 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Remote start 499 445
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Satellite radio 449  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Preferred Accessory Package 236  
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,700  
Remote start 356 333
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Satellite radio 359  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Options (change) 4,545 2,967
Options (change) 3,651 2,376
Destination 720 850
Total Price $39,930 $36,912
Total Invoice $34,875 $34,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,534
Model Year20082015
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,930$36,912
Adjustments for Features0-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,930$32,792
Total Invoice$34,875$34,153
Adjustments for Features0-3,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,875$30,341

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,812

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length197.2 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.474.7 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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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