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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: $23,795

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
ModelCruzeCruzeForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $27,395
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
RS Package 695 695  
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
All Weather Package     500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Fog lights     382
Remote start     455
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
RS Package 612 612  
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
All Weather Package     417
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Fog lights     286
Remote start     341
Options (change) 4,620 1,645 1,582
Options (change) 4,266 1,448 1,202
Destination 750 750 1,010
Total Price $23,795 $24,620 $29,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,627
Model Year201120112020
ModelCruzeCruzeForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG24/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$23,795$24,620$29,987
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,795$24,270$28,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112020
ModelCruzeCruzeForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,825$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-135

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in
Length181.0 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.476.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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