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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: $27,928

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $497

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,889

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForester
TrimLT DieselPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,435 $23,945 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,418 $22,987 $25,001 $26,005
Leather Package 1,125      
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260      
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Fog lights 375 375    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 55 55
Enhanced Convenience Package   865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995    
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Leather Package 1,024      
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057      
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Fog lights 341 341    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 33 33
Enhanced Convenience Package   787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815    
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 4,130 3,605 408 591
Options (change) 3,758 3,279 263 382
Destination 875 875 625 625
Total Price $30,440 $28,425 $27,928 $29,111
Total Invoice $29,051 $27,141 $25,889 $27,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,238
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForester
TrimLT DieselPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine137hp I4 D153hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$30,440$28,425$27,928$29,111
Adjustments for Features-485-2,610-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,955$25,815$27,053$29,111
Cost Above Minimum$4,140$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$29,051$27,141$25,889$27,012
Adjustments for Features-463-2,492-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,588$24,649$25,078$27,012
Cost Above Minimum$3,939$0$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelCruzeCruzeForesterForester
TrimLT DieselPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$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
Electric heater (optional)$0   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,580$7,705$5,970$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$2,610$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-463-2,492-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.3 in176.6 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,886 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested113056%

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%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

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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