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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelCobaltForesterForester
Trim2LT2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,840 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $17,017 $24,355 $26,707
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 275 367  
USB port 100    
Cargo net   46 46
iPod integration   223 223
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Satellite radio   453 453
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 242 275  
USB port 88    
Cargo net   30 30
iPod integration   145 145
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 2,265 1,327 960
Options (change) 1,994 945 670
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $20,825 $28,017 $30,150
Total Invoice $19,731 $25,995 $28,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year201020102010
ModelCobaltForesterForester
Trim2LT2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 780, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,825$28,017$30,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,915-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$22,102$24,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,898
Total Invoice$19,731$25,995$28,072
Adjustments for Features0-5,488-5,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$20,507$22,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,839

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102010
ModelCobaltForesterForester
Trim2LT2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,990$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,915$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,488-5,726

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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