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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995 1,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Proximity key 300        
Sunroof 900 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Remote start     455 455 455
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 260        
Proximity key 264        
Sunroof 792 792      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Remote start     341 341 341
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 2,050 700 700
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 1,655 499 499
Destination 795 795 915 915 915
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $32,360 $34,705 $37,705
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $30,075 $32,301 $35,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $184
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$32,360$34,705$37,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-5,245-9,305-9,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$27,115$25,400$28,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$30,075$32,301$35,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-4,875-8,660-8,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$25,200$23,641$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,559$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
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
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
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$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,370$3,925$7,615$11,675$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$5,245$9,305$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-4,875-8,660-8,939

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
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.3,323 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 2LT

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?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
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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