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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,425 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,137 $26,005
Temporary spare tire 75  
Rear spoiler 275 353
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   46
Boost gauge   311
4-speed automatic   800
Temporary spare tire 66  
Rear spoiler 242 230
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   30
Boost gauge   203
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,100 1,510
Options (change) 968 1,191
Destination 660 625
Total Price $25,185 $30,030
Total Invoice $23,765 $27,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $304
Model Year20092006
ModelCobaltForester
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,185$30,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$25,980
Total Invoice$23,765$27,821
Adjustments for Features0-3,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$24,069

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,752

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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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