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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: $26,095

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,742

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
RS Package 695        
Driver Convenience Package 380        
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790      
Navigation system 795 795 1,350    
Door sill trim plates 130 130 38 38 38
All-weather floor mats 110 110 72 72 72
Cargo net 60 60 90 90 90
Engine-block heater 100 100 133 133 133
Proximity key 300        
Sunroof 900 900      
Rear spoiler   410      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Remote start     445 445 445
RS Package 612        
Driver Convenience Package 334        
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695      
Navigation system 700 700 1,156    
Door sill trim plates 114 114 24 24 24
All-weather floor mats 97 97 46 46 46
Cargo net 53 53 58 58 58
Engine-block heater 88 88 86 86 86
Proximity key 264        
Sunroof 792 792      
Rear spoiler   361      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Remote start     333 333 333
Options (change) 4,260 3,295 2,327 977 977
Options (change) 3,749 2,900 1,832 676 676
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $26,095 $27,640 $32,397 $33,147 $36,147
Total Invoice $24,742 $26,185 $30,028 $30,794 $33,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year20132013201720172017
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$26,095$27,640$32,397$33,147$36,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,240-5,625-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$26,490$28,157$27,522$30,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$24,742$26,185$30,028$30,794$33,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-3,930-5,226-5,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,742$25,096$26,098$25,568$28,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$354$530$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
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    
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 
HD radio  $50$50$50
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 external devices$0$0   
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
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$2,900$4,050$7,140$8,525$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,240$5,625$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-3,930-5,226-5,411

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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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