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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroForesterForester
TrimLTSSZL12.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,280 $32,280 $54,095 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,269 $30,989 $51,931 $24,930 $26,116
2LT Equipment Group 3,150        
Temporary spare tire 150        
Sunroof 900 900 900    
2SS Equipment Group   3,600      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Boost gauge         311
2LT Equipment Group 3,024        
Temporary spare tire 132        
Sunroof 792 792 792    
2SS Equipment Group   3,456      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Boost gauge         203
Options (change) 4,200 4,500 900 840 1,379
Options (change) 3,948 4,248 792 592 942
Destination 900 900 900 645 645
Total Price $30,380 $37,680 $55,895 $28,180 $29,919
Total Invoice $29,117 $36,137 $53,623 $26,167 $27,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,125
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroForesterForester
TrimLTSSZL12.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine323hp V6426hp V8580hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9245, 9245, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/45-20285/35-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,380$37,680$55,895$28,180$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,350-1,265-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,380$37,530$53,545$26,915$29,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,150$23,165$0$2,304
Total Invoice$29,117$36,137$53,623$26,167$27,703
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,254-1,175-648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,117$35,993$51,369$24,992$27,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,876$22,252$0$2,063

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroForesterForester
TrimLTSSZL12.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Performance traction management  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150    
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Hood scoop $100  $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
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 $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Performance meter  $150  
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75$75  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
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$4,725$4,875$7,075$5,990$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,350$1,265$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,254-1,175-648

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelCamaroForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in99.4 in
Length190.4 in176.6 in
Width75.5 in68.3 in
Height54.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested172553%

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 lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Remote start150No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested132549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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