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Chevrolet HHR vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet HHR vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,435

Chevrolet HHR SS   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,090

Chevrolet HHR SS   
Difference: $538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelHHRForesterForester
TrimSSSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,815 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,698 $25,297 $26,116
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Roof rails 150    
Sunroof 750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo net   46 46
Satellite radio   445 445
Boost gauge   311 311
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic 880    
Roof rails 132    
Sunroof 660    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo net   30 30
Satellite radio   334 334
Boost gauge   203 203
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 1,900 985 1,338
Options (change) 1,672 686 916
Destination 720 645 645
Total Price $27,435 $28,625 $29,878
Total Invoice $26,090 $26,628 $27,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet HHR SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year200920082008
ModelHHRForesterForester
TrimSSSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,435$28,625$29,878
Adjustments for Features0-10-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,435$28,615$28,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$26,090$26,628$27,677
Adjustments for Features0-9-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,090$26,619$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$341$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920082008
ModelHHRForesterForester
TrimSSSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,825$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-1,399

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet HHR vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelHHRForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in99.4 in
Length176.2 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height63.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,353 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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