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Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,220

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,455

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,860 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $17,256 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Power Package 635      
Floor mats 199      
All-weather floor mats 99 72 72 72
Cargo net 49 90 90 90
Remote start 529 445 445 445
Satellite radio 449      
Navigation system 1,300      
Sunroof 890      
Navigation Package   1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Power Package 508      
Floor mats 130      
All-weather floor mats 59 46 46 46
Cargo net 34 58 58 58
Remote start 380 333 333 333
Satellite radio 359      
Navigation system 1,105      
Sunroof 712      
Navigation Package   1,157    
Options (change) 5,640 1,957 607 607
Options (change) 4,479 1,594 437 437
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $25,220 $31,602 $32,252 $35,252
Total Invoice $22,455 $29,399 $30,072 $32,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $920
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,220$31,602$32,252$35,252
Adjustments for Features0-6,475-6,710-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$25,127$25,542$28,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$22,455$29,399$30,072$32,856
Adjustments for Features0-6,024-6,256-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,455$23,375$23,816$26,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$441$3,041

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$8,315$8,550$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475$6,710$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,024-6,256-6,440

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelCorollaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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