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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: $25,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,475 $23,295
All-weather floor mats 239 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 185
Premium Package 1,535  
Floor mats 224  
Cargo net 49 48
Bodyside moldings 209 240
6-speed manual -315  
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   93
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Rear spoiler   368
Satellite radio   432
All-weather floor mats 135 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 120
Premium Package 1,366  
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 32 31
Bodyside moldings 125 156
6-speed manual -237  
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   61
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65
Rear spoiler   276
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 2,290 1,610
Options (change) 1,834 1,118
Destination 1,025 775
Total Price $25,790 $25,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,066
Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/36 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,790$25,680
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$25,680

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,615$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length182.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,055 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.168.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation app50No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

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

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