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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,080 $24,330 $26,409
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
RS Package 995    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Remote start   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
RS Package 905    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Remote start   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 3,855 3,458 3,091
Options (change) 3,507 2,850 2,578
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $27,850 $30,148 $31,981
Total Invoice $26,462 $27,875 $29,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year201620092009
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,850$30,148$31,981
Adjustments for Features0-635-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$29,513$31,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$26,462$27,875$29,682
Adjustments for Features0-587-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$27,288$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,587

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620092009
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,835$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length183.7 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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