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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Driver Convenience Package 475        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
RS Package 695 695      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,200 1,000 1,000
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Sunroof 850 850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363 363
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Remote start     432 432 432
Driver Convenience Package 418        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
RS Package 612 612      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,066 888 888
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Sunroof 748 748      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272 272
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Remote start     324 324 324
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 2,548 2,348 1,980
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 2,058 1,880 1,604
Destination 750 750 775 775 775
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $29,918 $31,018 $32,650
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $27,738 $28,749 $30,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,235$27,060$29,918$31,018$32,650
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,595-3,295-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$27,323$27,723$29,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$27,738$28,749$30,371
Adjustments for Features0-332-2,406-3,054-3,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$25,332$25,695$27,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$363$1,811

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
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$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,665$5,910$6,610$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,595$3,295$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-2,406-3,054-3,228

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested42584%
Total Not Requested8016%
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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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