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Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,125

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,360

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonForester
TrimXLE Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,111 $33,675
All-weather floor mats 149 81
Floor mats 228  
Cargo net 49 68
Rear bumper protector 69 98
Bodyside moldings 209  
Remote start 499 455
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
All-weather floor mats 85 52
Floor mats 138  
Cargo net 35 44
Rear bumper protector 39 63
Bodyside moldings 125  
Remote start 310 341
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 1,582 1,120
Options (change) 982 770
Destination 895 915
Total Price $40,377 $38,125
Total Invoice $35,988 $35,360

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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: $6,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonForester
TrimXLE Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,377$38,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,377$34,255
Total Invoice$35,988$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,988$31,771

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonForester
TrimXLE Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,715$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,589

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length195.3 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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