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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,497 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Sunroof 850      
Premium Package   2,350    
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Sunroof 748      
Premium Package   2,117    
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Options (change) 850 2,703 353 353
Options (change) 748 2,347 230 230
Destination 795 625 625 625
Total Price $19,010 $25,123 $27,873 $28,873
Total Invoice $18,040 $23,424 $25,856 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,149
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,010$25,123$27,873$28,873
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-3,375-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$23,798$24,498$26,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$2,725
Total Invoice$18,040$23,424$25,856$26,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-3,131-2,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$22,189$22,725$24,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$536$2,485

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass  $0 
Digital instruments$0   
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,325$7,375$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$3,375$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,235-3,131-2,186

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in99.4 in
Length159.0 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height59.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested72521%
Total Not Requested270079%

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