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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,350    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
225/50R17 395        
Driver Convenience Package 475        
RS Package 695 695      
Sunroof 850 850      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Remote start     445 445 445
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,156    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
225/50R17 348        
Driver Convenience Package 418        
RS Package 612 612      
Sunroof 748 748      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Remote start     333 333 333
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 1,994 644 644
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 1,618 462 462
Destination 750 750 875 875 875
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $32,064 $32,814 $35,814
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $29,814 $30,580 $33,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year20112011201720172017
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, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,630$27,060$32,064$32,814$35,814
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,000-5,385-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$28,064$27,429$30,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$29,814$30,580$33,365
Adjustments for Features0-190-3,719-5,018-5,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$26,095$25,562$28,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$533$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
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   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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$4,015$4,215$8,015$9,400$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,000$5,385$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-3,719-5,018-5,203

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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