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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,035

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $8,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,285 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,279 $26,005
Leather seating surfaces 695  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Leather seating surfaces 612  
CD changer, in-dash 260  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Side curtain airbags 347  
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,135 1,199
Options (change) 1,879 988
Destination 615 625
Total Price $21,035 $29,719
Total Invoice $19,773 $27,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,035
Model Year20072006
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$21,035$29,719
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,035$25,619
Total Invoice$19,773$27,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$23,808

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,350$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
ModelCobaltForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in99.4 in
Length180.5 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.957.7 ft3

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