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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: $38,176

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,875

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,665 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,504 $33,675
Preferred Accessory Package 347  
Stability control 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 449  
Remote start 499 455
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Preferred Accessory Package 236  
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,700  
Satellite radio 359  
Remote start 356 341
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 4,545 1,171
Options (change) 3,651 804
Destination 720 915
Total Price $39,930 $38,176
Total Invoice $34,875 $35,394

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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: $8,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year20082018
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,930$38,176
Adjustments for Features0-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,930$31,541
Total Invoice$34,875$35,394
Adjustments for Features0-6,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,875$29,243

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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$4,290$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,151

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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%

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