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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: $24,677

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $5,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,609

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $5,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCorollaForesterForester
TrimXSE2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,680 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,000 $26,094 $27,992
Entune Audio with Navigation 525    
Floor mats 129    
Cargo net 49 48 48
All-weather floor mats 139 69 69
Cargo tray 61    
Bodyside moldings 209 240 240
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   368  
Entune Audio with Navigation 364    
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 35 31 31
All-weather floor mats 86 39 39
Cargo tray 34    
Bodyside moldings 125 156 156
Navigation system   888 888
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 1,112 1,725 1,357
Options (change) 724 1,390 1,114
Destination 885 775 775
Total Price $24,677 $30,395 $32,027
Total Invoice $22,609 $28,259 $29,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,302
Model Year201720122012
ModelCorollaForesterForester
TrimXSE2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,677$30,395$32,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,677$28,945$30,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$22,609$28,259$29,881
Adjustments for Features0-1,348-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,609$26,911$28,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,454

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720122012
ModelCorollaForesterForester
TrimXSE2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,750$7,200$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,348-1,516

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelCorollaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length182.6 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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