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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: $26,155

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
225/50R17 395        
RS Package 695 695      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,100    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Sunroof 850 850      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198 198
Remote start     436 436 436
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
225/50R17 348        
RS Package 612 612      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 975    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Sunroof 748 748      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128 128
Remote start     328 328 328
Options (change) 6,980 4,085 1,734 634 634
Options (change) 6,344 3,596 1,431 456 456
Destination 750 750 825 825 825
Total Price $26,155 $27,060 $30,554 $31,454 $34,454
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,682 $28,478 $29,332 $32,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,155$27,060$30,554$31,454$34,454
Adjustments for Features0-705-3,925-4,125-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$26,355$26,629$27,329$30,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$24,782$25,682$28,478$29,332$32,117
Adjustments for Features0-669-3,658-3,847-4,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,782$25,013$24,820$25,485$28,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0$665$3,265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Terrain selector  $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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,085$3,790$7,010$7,210$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$3,925$4,125$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669-3,658-3,847-4,032

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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 2.5i Limited

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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