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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $5,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCobaltForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,695 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $18,612 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net   48 48 48
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432    
Leather seating surfaces 612      
Sunroof 660      
Cargo net   31 31 31
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 1,445 848 416 48
Options (change) 1,272 631 307 31
Destination 660 725 725 725
Total Price $21,800 $28,068 $29,136 $30,768
Total Invoice $20,544 $26,170 $27,218 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $880
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCobaltForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,800$28,068$29,136$30,768
Adjustments for Features0-5,090-5,990-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$22,978$23,146$24,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$20,544$26,170$27,218$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,746-5,596-5,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$21,424$21,622$23,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$198$1,637

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCobaltForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,825$6,915$7,815$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090$5,990$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,746-5,596-5,779

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelCobaltForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in103.0 in
Length180.5 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,251 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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