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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: $30,324

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,126

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelImpalaForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,300 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,088 $26,409
Cargo net 60 46
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Cargo net 53 30
Sunroof 792  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 960 1,434
Options (change) 845 1,022
Destination 825 695
Total Price $32,085 $30,324
Total Invoice $30,758 $28,126

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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: $4,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,503
Model Year20122009
ModelImpalaForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,085$30,324
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,085$27,229
Total Invoice$30,758$28,126
Adjustments for Features0-2,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,758$25,255

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelImpalaForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,600$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,871

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelImpalaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.0 in
Length200.4 in179.5 in
Width72.9 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,555 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.668.3 ft3

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

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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