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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: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,080 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
RS Package 995      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Remote start   432 432 432
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
RS Package 905      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Remote start   324 324 324
Options (change) 3,855 2,185 1,985 1,617
Options (change) 3,507 1,786 1,608 1,332
Destination 875 775 775 775
Total Price $27,850 $29,555 $30,655 $32,287
Total Invoice $26,462 $27,466 $28,477 $30,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,850$29,555$30,655$32,287
Adjustments for Features0-960-1,660-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$28,595$28,995$30,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$26,462$27,466$28,477$30,099
Adjustments for Features0-892-1,542-1,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$26,574$26,935$28,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$1,814

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelCruzeForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $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
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,410$6,110$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$1,660$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-892-1,542-1,711

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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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