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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: $30,503

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,335

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $35,500 $39,650 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,876 $31,950 $35,686 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 55
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 46
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
4-speed automatic       1,000
Cargo tray       75
Universal garage door opener       87
Satellite radio       445
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 33
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 32 30
Rear bumper protector 38 38 38 47
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
4-speed automatic       909
Cargo tray       46
Universal garage door opener       56
Satellite radio       334
Options (change) 543 543 543 1,963
Options (change) 330 330 330 1,574
Destination 795 795 795 645
Total Price $34,533 $36,838 $40,988 $30,503
Total Invoice $31,001 $33,075 $36,811 $28,335

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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: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9785, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,533$36,838$40,988$30,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-4,150-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,533$35,113$36,838$29,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$2,305$0
Total Invoice$31,001$33,075$36,811$28,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,549-3,727-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,001$31,526$33,084$27,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,083$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$7,440$9,865$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$4,150$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549-3,727-492

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length195.2 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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