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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: $37,251

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,461

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,185 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,312 $30,836
Preferred Accessory Package 347  
Navigation system 2,000  
Remote start 499 436
Satellite radio 449  
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Preferred Accessory Package 236  
Navigation system 1,700  
Remote start 356 328
Satellite radio 359  
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Options (change) 3,895 3,431
Options (change) 3,131 2,800
Destination 720 825
Total Price $39,800 $37,251
Total Invoice $35,163 $34,461

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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: $6,669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year20092014
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$39,800$37,251
Adjustments for Features0-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$33,131
Total Invoice$35,163$34,461
Adjustments for Features0-3,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,163$30,650

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 Adjustments0-3,811

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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