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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: $24,149

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $477

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,092

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimXLEXSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 239 239 55 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349 183   183
Bodyside moldings 209 209      
Floor mats 224 224      
Cargo net 49 49 46 46 46
Door sill trim plates 199 199      
Premium Package     1,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42  
Cargo tray     75 75 75
Universal garage door opener     87   87
Rear spoiler     353 353 353
Satellite radio     445 445 445
All-weather floor mats 135 135 33 33 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274 119   119
Bodyside moldings 125 125      
Floor mats 139 139      
Cargo net 32 32 30 30 30
Door sill trim plates 135 135      
Premium Package     1,338    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28  
Cargo tray     46 46 46
Universal garage door opener     56   56
Rear spoiler     230 230 230
Satellite radio     334 334 334
Options (change) 1,269 1,269 2,786 1,016 1,244
Options (change) 840 840 2,214 701 848
Destination 895 895 645 645 645
Total Price $24,149 $24,894 $24,626 $28,356 $29,784
Total Invoice $22,092 $22,782 $22,874 $26,276 $27,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimXLEXSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,149$24,894$24,626$28,356$29,784
Adjustments for Features-2,270-2,7700-1,740-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,879$22,124$24,626$26,616$28,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$1,990$4,058
Total Invoice$22,092$22,782$22,874$26,276$27,609
Adjustments for Features-2,077-2,5350-1,612-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,015$20,247$22,874$24,664$26,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$0$1,790$3,715

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForesterForester
TrimXLEXSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation app$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$8,290$8,790$6,020$7,760$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$2,770$0$1,740$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,077-2,5350-1,612-1,020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelCorollaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length182.6 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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