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Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraForester
TrimSLE V62.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $27,155 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,438 $27,992
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Navigation system 1,300 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Navigation system 1,115 888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 3,098 1,326
Options (change) 2,557 1,100
Destination 720 775
Total Price $30,973 $31,996
Total Invoice $27,715 $29,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraForester
TrimSLE V62.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,973$31,996
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$28,576
Total Invoice$27,715$29,867
Adjustments for Features0-3,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$26,675

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraForester
TrimSLE V62.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,665$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,192

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length192.5 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.868.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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