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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: $25,680

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,401

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Driver Convenience Package 380        
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790      
Navigation system 795 795 1,350    
Door sill trim plates 130 130 53 53 53
Cargo net 60 60 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 110 110 81 81 81
Proximity key 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Remote start     455 455 455
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Driver Convenience Package 334        
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695      
Navigation system 700 700 1,156    
Door sill trim plates 114 114 34 34 34
Cargo net 53 53 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 97 97 52 52 52
Proximity key 264        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Remote start     341 341 341
Options (change) 3,560 2,880 2,252 902 902
Options (change) 3,133 2,535 1,785 629 629
Destination 825 825 915 915 915
Total Price $25,680 $27,510 $32,562 $34,907 $37,907
Total Invoice $24,401 $26,094 $30,205 $32,431 $35,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $272
Model Year20142014201820182018
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)250, 9250, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,680$27,510$32,562$34,907$37,907
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,290-8,350-8,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$26,360$28,272$26,557$29,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$24,401$26,094$30,205$32,431$35,219
Adjustments for Features0-1,091-3,979-7,758-8,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,401$25,003$26,226$24,673$27,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$1,553$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201820182018
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
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   
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 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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$2,350$3,500$6,640$10,700$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,290$8,350$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091-3,979-7,758-8,037

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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 Legroom42.3 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
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.074.7 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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
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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