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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: $37,780

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,969

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelAvalonForester
TrimXLE Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,111 $32,028
All-weather floor mats 149 72
Floor mats 228  
Cargo net 49 90
Rear bumper protector 69 95
Bodyside moldings 209  
Remote start 499 445
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
All-weather floor mats 85 46
Floor mats 138  
Cargo net 35 58
Rear bumper protector 39 61
Bodyside moldings 125  
Remote start 310 333
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 1,582 2,610
Options (change) 982 2,066
Destination 895 875
Total Price $40,377 $37,780
Total Invoice $35,988 $34,969

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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: $6,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,532
Model Year20182017
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$37,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,377$33,985
Total Invoice$35,988$34,969
Adjustments for Features0-3,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,988$31,456

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 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$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,513

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

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