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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: $21,329

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,515

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimLES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Premium Package 860        
Entune 1,170 1,170      
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 48 48 48
Bodyside moldings 209 209 240 240 240
Remote start 529 529 432 432 432
Sunroof   420      
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Premium Package 765        
Entune 1,041 1,041      
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 31 31 31
Bodyside moldings 125 125 156 156 156
Remote start 380 380 324 324 324
Sunroof   373      
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Options (change) 3,019 2,579 2,288 2,088 1,720
Options (change) 2,473 2,081 1,853 1,675 1,399
Destination 760 760 795 795 795
Total Price $21,689 $21,329 $30,078 $31,278 $32,510
Total Invoice $19,803 $19,515 $27,954 $29,056 $30,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,842
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimLES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,689$21,329$30,078$31,278$32,510
Adjustments for Features-6500-6,350-7,050-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,039$21,329$23,728$24,228$25,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$19,803$19,515$27,954$29,056$30,278
Adjustments for Features-5930-5,902-6,549-6,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,210$19,515$22,052$22,507$23,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$455$1,497

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimLES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $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
Total Value of Features$1,915$1,265$7,615$8,315$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$6,350$7,050$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-5,902-6,549-6,729

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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