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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: $18,865

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimLSBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,800 $24,495 $27,395
Connectivity Package 275    
6-speed shiftable automatic 995    
Connectivity Package 242    
6-speed shiftable automatic 876    
Options (change) 1,270 0 0
Options (change) 1,118 0 0
Destination 795 1,010 1,010
Total Price $18,865 $25,505 $28,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,296
Model Year201220202020
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimLSBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$18,865$25,505$28,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,865$23,880$23,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220202020
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimLSBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,195$3,820$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-181

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
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 LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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