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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: $6,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,497 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
Sunroof 850      
All Weather Package   400    
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo cover   166 166 166
iPod integration   223 223 223
Rear spoiler   367 367  
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Fog lights   374    
Sunroof 748      
All Weather Package   367    
Premium Package   2,258    
Cargo cover   108 108 108
iPod integration   145 145 145
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 850 4,483 1,209 842
Options (change) 748 3,736 868 593
Destination 795 695 695 695
Total Price $19,010 $25,173 $27,899 $29,732
Total Invoice $18,040 $23,369 $25,893 $27,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,199
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,010$25,173$27,899$29,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-5,015-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$23,273$22,884$24,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$0$1,598
Total Invoice$18,040$23,369$25,893$27,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,764-4,654-4,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$21,605$21,239$22,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$0$1,567

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,325$7,440$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$5,015$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,764-4,654-4,891

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.0 in
Length159.0 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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