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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: $29,960

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelCruzeForester
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $27,395
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 53
All-weather floor mats 140 81
Bodyside moldings 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Eyesight Package   1,695
Remote start   455
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 34
All-weather floor mats 127 52
Bodyside moldings 209  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Eyesight Package   1,412
Remote start   341
Options (change) 5,140 2,529
Options (change) 4,676 1,997
Destination 875 1,010
Total Price $29,960 $30,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,479
Model Year20182020
ModelCruzeForester
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$29,960$30,934
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,905$30,934

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelCruzeForester
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-520

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelCruzeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length175.3 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,920 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.2 ft376.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%

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