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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: $35,717

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,157

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,435 $33,795
Base Invoice $32,792 $31,569
Rear spoiler 349  
Floor mats 199  
Remote start 499 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear spoiler 219  
Floor mats 126  
Remote start 280 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Options (change) 1,047 1,072
Options (change) 625 738
Destination 760 850
Total Price $38,242 $35,717
Total Invoice $34,177 $33,157

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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: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,113
Model Year20122016
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)660, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,242$35,717
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,242$33,462
Total Invoice$34,177$33,157
Adjustments for Features0-2,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,177$31,064

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
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 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,093

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length197.6 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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