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Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,543

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,246

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $2,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroForesterForester
TrimLTSSZL12.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,280 $32,280 $54,095 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,269 $30,989 $51,931 $26,094 $27,992
2LT Equipment Group 3,150        
RS Package 1,375 1,350      
Temporary spare tire 150        
Sunroof 900 900 900    
2SS Equipment Group   3,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Rear spoiler       368  
Remote start       432 432
Satellite radio       432 432
2LT Equipment Group 3,024        
RS Package 1,210 1,188      
Temporary spare tire 132        
Sunroof 792 792 792    
2SS Equipment Group   3,456      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Rear spoiler       276  
Remote start       324 324
Satellite radio       324 324
Options (change) 5,575 5,850 900 1,873 1,505
Options (change) 5,158 5,436 792 1,377 1,101
Destination 900 900 900 775 775
Total Price $31,755 $39,030 $55,895 $30,543 $32,175
Total Invoice $30,327 $37,325 $53,623 $28,246 $29,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,124
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroForesterForester
TrimLTSSZL12.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine323hp V6426hp V8580hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9245, 9245, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20285/35-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,755$39,030$55,895$30,543$32,175
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,850-3,290-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,755$38,880$54,045$27,253$28,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,125$22,290$0$1,457
Total Invoice$30,327$37,325$53,623$28,246$29,868
Adjustments for Features0-143-1,775-3,043-3,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,327$37,182$51,848$25,203$26,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,855$21,521$0$1,448

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroForesterForester
TrimLTSSZL12.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Performance traction management  $250  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Hood scoop $100  $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Performance meter  $150  
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals  $75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
No-lift shift  $50  
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,600$4,300$5,740$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,850$3,290$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-1,775-3,043-3,217

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelCamaroForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.0 in
Length190.4 in179.5 in
Width75.5 in70.1 in
Height54.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R19 tires400No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested230071%
Total Not Requested95029%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro SS

2SS Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150Yes
USB port25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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