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Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,648

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelImpalaForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,300 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,088 $26,116
Cargo organizer 250 115
Cargo net 60 46
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Cargo organizer 220 72
Cargo net 53 30
Sunroof 792  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,210 1,304
Options (change) 1,065 887
Destination 825 645
Total Price $32,335 $29,844
Total Invoice $30,978 $27,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,951
Model Year20122008
ModelImpalaForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,335$29,844
Adjustments for Features0-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,335$29,174
Total Invoice$30,978$27,648
Adjustments for Features0-621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,978$27,027

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelImpalaForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-621

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelImpalaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in99.4 in
Length200.4 in176.6 in
Width72.9 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,555 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.657.7 ft3

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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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