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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: $20,740

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,513

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,285 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,279 $28,084
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   48
Satellite radio   432
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 347  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   31
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 1,840 480
Options (change) 1,619 355
Destination 615 795
Total Price $20,740 $31,270
Total Invoice $19,513 $29,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,420
Model Year20072013
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,740$31,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,740$24,530
Total Invoice$19,513$29,234
Adjustments for Features0-6,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,513$22,933

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 release, second row seats $50
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$1,625$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,301

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelCobaltForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in103.0 in
Length180.5 in169.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.968.3 ft3

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