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Chevrolet Aveo5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Aveo5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,455

Chevrolet Aveo5 LT   
Difference: $6,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,572

Chevrolet Aveo5 LT   
Difference: $6,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelAveo5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,250 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $13,680 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Driver Convenience Package 190        
2LT Equipment Group 1,265        
Synthetic leather seating surfaces 375        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440        
Alloy wheels 450        
Sunroof 725        
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Fog lights   374      
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432
Driver Convenience Package 167        
2LT Equipment Group 1,214        
Synthetic leather seating surfaces 330        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387        
Alloy wheels 396        
Sunroof 638        
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Fog lights   243      
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324
Options (change) 3,445 1,340 966 966 598
Options (change) 3,132 951 708 708 432
Destination 760 775 775 775 775
Total Price $18,455 $25,410 $28,336 $29,636 $31,268
Total Invoice $17,572 $23,686 $26,388 $27,577 $29,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Aveo5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Aveo5 LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,199
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelAveo5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine108hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,455$25,410$28,336$29,636$31,268
Adjustments for Features0-4,200-6,715-7,615-7,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,455$21,210$21,621$22,021$23,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$811$2,268
Total Invoice$17,572$23,686$26,388$27,577$29,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-6,253-7,086-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,572$19,771$20,135$20,491$21,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$364$720$2,153

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Aveo5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelAveo5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Total Value of Features$1,550$5,750$8,265$9,165$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,200$6,715$7,615$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,915-6,253-7,086-7,275

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Aveo5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelAveo5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.6 in103.0 in
Length154.3 in179.5 in
Width66.1 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Aveo5 LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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