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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,760

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,434

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $24,330 $26,409
RS Package 695 695    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800 1,800
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sunroof 850 850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
RS Package 612 612    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,647 1,650
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sunroof 748 748    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 6,585 4,085 3,458 3,091
Options (change) 5,996 3,596 2,850 2,578
Destination 750 750 695 695
Total Price $25,760 $27,060 $30,148 $31,981
Total Invoice $24,434 $25,682 $27,875 $29,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,760$27,060$30,148$31,981
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,525-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$26,205$27,623$29,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0$1,598
Total Invoice$24,434$25,682$27,875$29,682
Adjustments for Features0-811-2,335-2,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,434$24,871$25,540$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0$1,580

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,760$4,615$6,285$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$2,525$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-2,335-2,562

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length181.0 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested187594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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