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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: $33,225

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $29,995
Base Invoice $35,910 $28,084
All-weather floor mats 200 69
Floor mats 225  
Cargo net 49 48
Rear bumper protector 69 78
Remote start 499 432
Alarm 299  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
All-weather floor mats 120 39
Floor mats 140  
Cargo net 32 31
Rear bumper protector 38 51
Remote start 310 324
Alarm 180  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 1,341 2,505
Options (change) 820 1,961
Destination 810 725
Total Price $42,051 $33,225
Total Invoice $37,540 $30,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,636
Model Year20142011
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,051$33,225
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,781$33,225
Total Invoice$37,540$30,770
Adjustments for Features-1,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,406$30,770

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
ModelAvalonForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length195.2 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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