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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: $37,079

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE TouringLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $41,300 $33,095
Base Invoice $34,111 $37,171 $30,927
All-weather floor mats 149 149 72
Floor mats 228 228  
Cargo net 49 49 90
Rear bumper protector 69 69 95
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Remote start 499 499 445
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
All-weather floor mats 85 85 46
Floor mats 138 138  
Cargo net 35 35 58
Rear bumper protector 39 39 61
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Remote start 310 310 333
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Options (change) 1,582 1,203 3,134
Options (change) 982 732 2,483
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $40,377 $43,398 $37,079
Total Invoice $35,988 $38,798 $34,260

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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: $4,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year201820182015
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE TouringLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9785, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,377$43,398$37,079
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,377$41,623$35,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0
Total Invoice$35,988$38,798$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,587-1,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,988$37,211$32,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182015
ModelAvalonAvalonForester
TrimXLE TouringLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Terrain selector  $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 $0
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,915$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,587-1,391

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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