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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: $32,935

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,549

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE TouringLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $41,300 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,111 $37,171 $28,084
All-weather floor mats 149 149 69
Floor mats 228 228  
Cargo net 49 49 48
Rear bumper protector 69 69 78
Bodyside moldings 209 209 240
Remote start 499 499 432
Navigation system     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
All-weather floor mats 85 85 39
Floor mats 138 138  
Cargo net 35 35 31
Rear bumper protector 39 39 51
Bodyside moldings 125 125 156
Remote start 310 310 324
Navigation system     888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Options (change) 1,203 1,203 2,145
Options (change) 732 732 1,670
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $39,998 $43,398 $32,935
Total Invoice $35,738 $38,798 $30,549

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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: $5,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,010
Model Year201820182013
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE TouringLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9785, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,998$43,398$32,935
Adjustments for Features-1,320-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,678$40,103$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$35,738$38,798$30,549
Adjustments for Features-1,179-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,559$35,852$30,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182013
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE TouringLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$9,890$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,179-2,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelAvalonForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length195.3 in169.5 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 Room57.0 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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