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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: $20,519

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelCorollaCorollaForester
TrimLESPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $27,395
Premium Package 860    
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51 68
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Remote start 529 529 455
Sunroof   420  
4-speed automatic   830  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Fog lights     382
Premium Package 765    
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35 44
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Remote start 380 380 341
Sunroof   373  
4-speed automatic   765  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 1,849 2,239 960
Options (change) 1,432 1,805 706
Destination 760 760 1,010
Total Price $20,519 $20,989 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,348
Model Year201220122020
ModelCorollaCorollaForester
TrimLESPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/34 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$20,519$20,989$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,519$20,839$24,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122020
ModelCorollaCorollaForester
TrimLESPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers $0 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,960$2,110$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-302

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelCorollaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in105.1 in
Length178.7 in182.1 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,745 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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