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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: $24,475

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForester
TrimXLEXSE2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $26,094 $27,992
All-weather floor mats 239 239 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349 185 185
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525    
Floor mats 224 224    
Cargo net 49 49 48 48
Bodyside moldings 209 209 240 240
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Rear spoiler     368  
All-weather floor mats 135 135 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274 120 120
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388    
Floor mats 139 139    
Cargo net 32 32 31 31
Bodyside moldings 125 125 156 156
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 1,595 1,595 2,003 1,635
Options (change) 1,065 1,093 1,571 1,295
Destination 895 895 775 775
Total Price $24,475 $25,220 $30,673 $32,305
Total Invoice $22,317 $23,035 $28,440 $30,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,426
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForester
TrimXLEXSE2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,475$25,220$30,673$32,305
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,830-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,475$24,720$28,843$30,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$1,457
Total Invoice$22,317$23,035$28,440$30,062
Adjustments for Features0-457-1,697-1,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,317$22,578$26,743$28,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$261$0$1,453

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCorollaCorollaForesterForester
TrimXLEXSE2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,290$7,620$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,830$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-457-1,697-1,866

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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 XLE

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
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

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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