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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: $30,060

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,629

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,784

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Model Year201820172017
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $22,987 $29,243 $32,028
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
RS Package 995    
Door sill trim plates 125 38 38
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72
Engine-block heater 100 133 133
Bodyside moldings 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
AC power outlet   415 415
Remote start   445 445
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
RS Package 905    
Door sill trim plates 114 24 24
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46
Engine-block heater 91 86 86
Bodyside moldings 209    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
AC power outlet   311 311
Remote start   333 333
Options (change) 5,240 2,897 2,897
Options (change) 4,767 2,295 2,295
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $30,060 $35,067 $38,067
Total Invoice $28,629 $32,413 $35,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,110
Model Year201820172017
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,060$35,067$38,067
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,060$29,772$32,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$28,629$32,413$35,198
Adjustments for Features0-4,894-5,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,629$27,519$30,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,506

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820172017
ModelCruzeForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,955$9,250$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,894-5,173

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.3 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,886 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft374.7 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 outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%
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%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%

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