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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: $20,929

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLES2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Premium Package 2,150          
Remote start 529 529 432 432 432 432
Bodyside moldings 209 209 240 240 240 240
Cargo net 51 51 48 48 48 48
Floor mats 200 200        
Deluxe Audio   520        
Sunroof   890        
Plus Package     100      
All Weather Package     500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100      
Rear spoiler     368 368 368  
Satellite radio     432 432 432 432
Premium Package 1,914          
Remote start 380 380 324 324 324 324
Bodyside moldings 125 125 156 156 156 156
Cargo net 35 35 31 31 31 31
Floor mats 127 127        
Deluxe Audio   462        
Sunroof   793        
Plus Package     99      
All Weather Package     417      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65      
Rear spoiler     276 276 276  
Satellite radio     324 324 324 324
Options (change) 3,139 2,399 2,220 1,520 1,520 1,152
Options (change) 2,581 1,922 1,692 1,111 1,111 835
Destination 760 760 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,499 $20,929 $27,310 $29,310 $30,710 $31,942
Total Invoice $19,625 $19,151 $25,357 $27,212 $28,492 $29,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,401
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLES2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,499$20,929$27,310$29,310$30,710$31,942
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,035-6,225-7,125-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,849$20,929$23,275$23,085$23,585$24,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$190$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$19,625$19,151$25,357$27,212$28,492$29,714
Adjustments for Features-5930-3,746-5,779-6,610-6,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,032$19,151$21,611$21,433$21,882$22,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$178$0$449$1,490

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLES2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$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$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,865$1,215$5,250$7,440$8,340$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,035$6,225$7,125$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-3,746-5,779-6,610-6,791

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelCorollaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in169.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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