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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: $25,250

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,023

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $24,985 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $23,986 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995        
Driver Convenience Package 380   380      
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790 790      
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 60 60 60 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 69 69 69
Fog lights     340      
Sunroof     900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363 363
Rear spoiler       368 368  
Remote start       432 432 432
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876        
Driver Convenience Package 334   334      
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695 695      
Navigation system 700 700 700 1,066 888 888
Cargo net 53 53 53 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 39 39 39
Fog lights     299      
Sunroof     792      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272 272
Rear spoiler       276 276  
Remote start       324 324 324
Options (change) 3,130 2,750 3,375 2,665 2,465 2,097
Options (change) 2,755 2,421 2,970 2,128 1,950 1,674
Destination 825 825 825 775 775 775
Total Price $25,250 $27,380 $29,185 $30,035 $31,135 $32,767
Total Invoice $24,023 $25,980 $27,781 $27,808 $28,819 $30,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,091
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,250$27,380$29,185$30,035$31,135$32,767
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-800-2,910-3,610-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$25,980$28,385$27,125$27,525$28,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$3,135$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$24,023$25,980$27,781$27,808$28,819$30,441
Adjustments for Features0-1,328-762-2,694-3,341-3,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,023$24,652$27,019$25,114$25,478$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$2,996$0$364$1,811

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
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 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass   $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Metal pedals     $75
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   
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,825$3,225$5,335$6,035$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$800$2,910$3,610$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328-762-2,694-3,341-3,516

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length181.0 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested52587%
Total Not Requested8013%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested37582%
Total Not Requested8018%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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