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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: $32,186

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $28,495
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $26,707
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Remote start 499 499 432
Satellite radio 449 449 453
Heated front seats 440    
Navigation system 2,940 2,000 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     82
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Remote start 356 356 324
Satellite radio 359 359 340
Heated front seats 352    
Navigation system 2,405 1,700 1,501
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     54
Options (change) 4,675 3,295 2,996
Options (change) 3,708 2,651 2,368
Destination 720 720 695
Total Price $37,540 $39,200 $32,186
Total Invoice $33,035 $34,683 $29,770

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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: $7,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,374
Model Year200920092010
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,540$39,200$32,186
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$37,425$29,906
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$33,035$34,683$29,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-2,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,035$33,113$27,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$78$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092010
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,540$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,570-2,109

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length197.2 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,495 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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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