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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: $25,600

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,489

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $25,001 $26,005
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Driver Convenience Package 340   340    
Cargo net 60 60 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 55 55
Sun and Sound Package     995    
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Driver Convenience Package 299   299    
Cargo net 53 53 53 30 30
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 33 33
Sun and Sound Package     876    
Rear spoiler       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 1,505 1,165 1,505 454 637
Options (change) 1,325 1,026 1,325 293 412
Destination 825 825 825 625 625
Total Price $25,600 $26,260 $27,990 $27,974 $29,157
Total Invoice $24,489 $25,029 $26,784 $25,919 $27,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,054
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,600$26,260$27,990$27,974$29,157
Adjustments for Features-455-905-330-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$25,355$27,660$27,099$29,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,515$0$2,058
Total Invoice$24,489$25,029$26,784$25,919$27,042
Adjustments for Features-435-863-316-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,054$24,166$26,468$25,108$27,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$2,414$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeForesterForester
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
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  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,800$6,250$5,675$6,220$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$905$330$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-435-863-316-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length181.0 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,085 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.057.7 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 camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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