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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: $36,955

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $6,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132020
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,650 $41,400 $34,595
All-weather floor mats 200 200 81
Tech Package 1,950 1,950  
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 68
Rear bumper protector 69 69 98
Remote start 499 499 455
Alarm 299 299  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
All-weather floor mats 120 120 52
Tech Package 1,736 1,736  
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 44
Rear bumper protector 38 38 63
Remote start 310 310 341
Alarm 180 180  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 3,291 3,291 1,350
Options (change) 2,556 2,556 919
Destination 795 795 1,010
Total Price $43,736 $45,486 $36,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,233
Model Year201320132020
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11785, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$43,736$45,486$36,955
Adjustments for Features-750-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,661$45,486$33,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132020
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,390$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-192

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132020
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in105.1 in
Length195.2 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.076.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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