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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. Corolla Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and Corolla will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Corolla S's price is $1,161 lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. Corolla Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Toyota Corolla S, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X includes additional features worth $3485. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $3485 adjustment for the Subaru Forester 2.5 X's additional features, the Toyota Corolla S is $1,161 less than the Toyota Corolla S.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,375
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers120, 4120, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price24,58127,78119,99020,460
Adjustments for Features-3,485-4,7000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price21,09623,08119,99019,935
Cost Above Minimum01,985550
Total Invoice23,01325,86318,38218,859
Adjustments for Features-3,263-4,3760-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice19,75021,48718,38218,375
Cost Above Minimum01,73770

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Difference: 4,591
Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
Difference: 4,631
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price21,19526,69517,91017,990
Base Invoice20,01524,93016,57016,674
Premium Package1,500 860 
Cargo net46465151
Rear spoiler353353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)4242  
4-speed automatic800  830
Floor mats  200200
Bodyside moldings  209209
Sunroof   420
Premium Package   0
Cargo net   35
Rear spoiler   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
4-speed automatic   765
Floor mats   127
Bodyside moldings   125
Sunroof   373
Total options2,7414411,3201,710
Total options2,3532881,0521,425
Destination645645760760
Total Price24,58127,78119,99020,460
Total Invoice23,01325,86318,38218,859

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Compact spare tire  $75$75
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Intermittent wipers   $0
iPod integration  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $350
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50$50 $50
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1200$1200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275$275  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suede-like inserts in leather seats $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Total Value of Features$7,325$8,540$3,840$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$4,700$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,263-4,3760-484

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,205 lb.2,745 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft, driver100No
Power height, driver50No
Power tilt, driver100No
Power recline, driver100No
Sunroof, large1200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated300No
Limited-slip rear differential275No
Satellite radio prep0No
MP3 player input jack100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested50013%
Total Not Requested325087%

Option Package Details
LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Corolla

Price of the Toyota Corolla: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The payment on the car is less than 300 a month for a nicely equipped car.
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Corolla provides a lot of "bang for the buck" in my mind. It has all the things I need in a car, all the things I wanted in a car, and even a few minor fun "bells and whistles" for good measure - all at a price I can afford easily.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Decided to go with Corolla because it was several thousand cheaper over civic for similar features.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I felt this car was reasonable price for its class.
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Low interest rate on lease payments. Reasonably priced car while well equipped.
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 we got a pretty good price (before tax,tags and title fees) from a ford dealership. Bought in 2010, it was a used 2007 model.
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Low payments and priced right, it seems that newer corollas can be had for what you would have paid for a new vehicle 2 or 3 years earlier.
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I only took the automatic transmission option and it was one of the cheapest. Interest rate was only at 1.7% for me.
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Great pricing, easy financing
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Paid $14,500
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Purchased new, well-equipped for the market segment for 15k. Very competitive pricing relative to lesser known (by me) brands.
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 It was what I felt I could afford at the time I had to replace my 1995 Saturn SL1.
2003 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 low price
2003 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 A/C, power window, power door lock, ABS, side airbag, rear spoiler, alloy wheel, 6 speakers, remote keyless entry, and more for $16,000 brand new.
Price of the Toyota Corolla: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This may just be a little quirk with me/my location but I could not find it cheaper used anywhere in Texas. I guess on the other side though, it was one of the cheaper Pre-Owned Certified vehicles I was trying to find. Another one was a 2011 Honda Fit asking was 15k but had 40k miles for example. I bought this one for 13.7k (full bumper to bumper coverage for next 4 years) so you can't be too sure.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Its expensive compared to Sentra, Elantra and Lancer, while providing the same or less features. Also mainteinance is expensive but is because the brand, not the car.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 More expensive than a Focus (but more car, too, and better resale value for sure).
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Not as much of a bargain for what you get and the payments were too high for a boring daily-driver.
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 sort of upmarket cost for a dinky little eonobox with crappy handling. But I guess you pay for the fact that it will biodegrade before it will wear out.

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