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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: $8,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelCobaltForesterForesterForester
Trim2LT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,840 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,017 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Sun and Sound Package 995      
Temporary spare tire 100      
USB port 100      
Rear spoiler 275 368 368  
Cargo net   48 48 48
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Sun and Sound Package 876      
Temporary spare tire 88      
USB port 88      
Rear spoiler 242 276 276  
Cargo net   31 31 31
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 2,265 1,088 1,088 720
Options (change) 1,994 787 787 511
Destination 720 795 795 795
Total Price $20,825 $28,878 $30,278 $31,510
Total Invoice $19,731 $26,888 $28,168 $29,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelCobaltForesterForesterForester
Trim2LT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp 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)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,825$28,878$30,278$31,510
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-6,615-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$23,163$23,663$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$19,731$26,888$28,168$29,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,321-6,154-6,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$21,567$22,014$23,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$447$1,490

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelCobaltForesterForesterForester
Trim2LT2.5 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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
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
Stability control $400$400$400
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$1,825$7,540$8,440$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$6,615$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,321-6,154-6,333

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
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 Weight2,781 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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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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