Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison
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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 $1,104 lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,104 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,725 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 132hp I4 | 132hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/26 MPG | 20/26 MPG | 30/38 MPG | 30/38 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 195/65-15 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | 25,215 | 27,341 | 20,102 | 20,447 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,950 | -6,540 | 0 | -750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 21,265 | 20,801 | 20,102 | 19,697 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 464 | 0 | 405 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 23,502 | 25,485 | 18,018 | 18,337 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,682 | -6,096 | 0 | -673 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 19,820 | 19,389 | 18,018 | 17,664 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 431 | 0 | 354 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla
Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Toyota CorollaThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Toyota Corolla LE | ||||
| Difference: 5,113 | ||||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE | ||||
| Difference: 5,484 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 19,995 | 25,995 | 15,515 | 15,350 |
| Base Invoice | 18,938 | 24,330 | 14,040 | 13,891 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 238 | 238 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 49 | 49 |
| Fog lights | 374 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 367 | ||
| 4-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |||
| Audio Value Package | 200 | |||
| Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Stability control | 650 | 650 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 800 | 800 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 390 | 390 | ||
| Floor mats | 88 | 88 | ||
| Alloy wheels | 390 | |||
| Extra Value Package 1 | 900 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | |||
| Premium Package | 0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 0 | |||
| Cargo net | 34 | |||
| Fog lights | 0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| 4-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |||
| Audio Value Package | 0 | |||
| Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package | 1,159 | |||
| Stability control | 559 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | 724 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 335 | |||
| Floor mats | 55 | |||
| Alloy wheels | 0 | |||
| Extra Value Package 1 | 810 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 150 | |||
| Total options | 4,525 | 651 | 3,967 | 4,477 |
| Total options | 3,869 | 460 | 3,358 | 3,826 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 620 | 620 |
| Total Price | 25,215 | 27,341 | 20,102 | 20,447 |
| Total Invoice | 23,502 | 25,485 | 18,018 | 18,337 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Forester
| Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Toyota Corolla
| Price of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||
| Aux input | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,100 | $8,690 | $2,150 | $2,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,950 | $6,540 | $0 | $750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,682 | -6,096 | 0 | -673 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Corolla
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Corolla |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,300 lb. | 2,595 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof, large | 1200 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Manual recline | 75 | No |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Foldaway tray table | 75 | No |
| 225/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 2400 | 87% |
Option Package Details
LE
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audio Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cruise control | 250 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
S
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Extra Value Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cruise control | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power front side windows | 250 | Yes |
| Remote keyless entry | 225 | Yes |
| Power rear side windows | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Forester Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Generally seems like a well built car (except the silver plastic trim on the dash). |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Well though out materials. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Quality all around; nice interior materials which have proved durable as well. Fit and finish are excellent. Exterior has held up well also. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Subaru Forester: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I fully agree with previous report/survey: hard plastics on this generation for dashboard |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
After seeing the upgrade in material quality in actual Legacy from previous gen Legacy I would have hoped that the dash and door panel of the 2009 Forester were of the same high quality plastics. Plastics of the Forester feel thin and are scratch prone. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Dash and headliner prone to squeaks and rattles, too much easy-to-scratch hard plastic. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
We needed to replace the struts just before the warranty expired. We also needed to replace the ball joints, the bearings quite a bit. There was an issue with leak in the motor but that was under warranty and it was fixed. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
After 50k miles, lots of ticks and clicks from dashboard panels and rear panels. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Corolla Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For an entry level car it seems put together well. No noises indicating loose parts, no odd rattles, every window seam was solidly affixed. A lot of little things that wear quickly or look poorly installed were not present in the Corolla. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No problem so far. I use the car daily for work commute and then to carry two kids around. gave it a good clean up last week, look as good as new. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No rattles, good fit, good materials |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior seemed to be made of high quality expensive looking materils that fit mostly well together, I did have to have dealer repair a couple panels that did not fit as well together as most of the other trim pieces did |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior has a quality sturdy feel, with no loose or hollow plastic moldings that i've seen on other cars. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Again, very high quality and very durable. I've put 70,000 km's on it over 4 years and it still looks good inside and out. Nothing a good vacuum and polish can't clean up. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish are very good both interior and exterior. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very nice inside, not luxury but def comfortable. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even after 190K km, the Corolla still feels tight and well made. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior is full of cheap rubbermaid plastics that are ultra hard and creaky. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Poorly designed new engine has mechanical noises when started and runs rough when first started. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior was not as well finished as the Sentra and materials seemed cheaper |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Possible this is only my Corolla, but the exterior seems to be falling apart, roof trim peels, dash rattles, rear bumper cover is always loose. Speedo off by 5-10%, braking clunks. Dealership says this is normal. Toyota has let me down. Have owned 2.5 |
