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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: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,497 $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Sunroof 850        
All Weather Package   500      
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Fog lights   374      
Satellite radio   432 432    
Sunroof 748        
All Weather Package   417      
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Fog lights   243      
Satellite radio   324 324    
Options (change) 850 1,840 966 534 166
Options (change) 748 1,368 708 384 108
Destination 795 725 725 725 725
Total Price $19,010 $25,760 $28,186 $29,254 $30,886
Total Invoice $18,040 $23,962 $26,247 $27,295 $28,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,010$25,760$28,186$29,254$30,886
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-4,765-5,665-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$23,260$23,421$23,589$25,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$161$329$1,786
Total Invoice$18,040$23,962$26,247$27,295$28,917
Adjustments for Features0-2,326-4,437-5,286-5,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$21,636$21,810$22,009$23,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$174$373$1,813

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Digital instruments$0    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Total Value of Features$1,900$4,400$6,665$7,565$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$4,765$5,665$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,326-4,437-5,286-5,468

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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