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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: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelCobaltForesterForester
TrimSSSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,425 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,137 $24,380 $26,116
Temporary spare tire 75    
Rear spoiler 275 353 353
Sunroof 750    
5-speed manual 0    
4-speed automatic   1,000 800
Cargo net   46 46
Satellite radio   445 445
Boost gauge   311 311
Temporary spare tire 66    
Rear spoiler 242 230 230
Sunroof 660    
5-speed manual 0    
4-speed automatic   909 727
Cargo net   30 30
Satellite radio   334 334
Boost gauge   203 203
Options (change) 1,100 2,155 1,955
Options (change) 968 1,706 1,524
Destination 660 625 625
Total Price $25,185 $28,775 $30,475
Total Invoice $23,765 $26,711 $28,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187
Model Year200920072007
ModelCobaltForesterForester
TrimSSSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,185$28,775$30,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$25,400$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$23,765$26,711$28,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,133-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$23,578$24,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$652

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920072007
ModelCobaltForesterForester
TrimSSSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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$3,675$7,050$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,133-4,035

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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