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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: $19,085

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,502

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelSonicForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,497 $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133 133 133
Sunroof 850          
All Weather Package   500        
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386      
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86 86 86
Sunroof 748          
All Weather Package   417        
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289      
Options (change) 925 1,201 701 315 315 315
Options (change) 814 910 493 204 204 204
Destination 795 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $19,085 $27,346 $30,746 $29,960 $31,960 $34,960
Total Invoice $18,106 $25,608 $28,675 $28,009 $29,839 $32,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,882
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelSonicForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$19,085$27,346$30,746$29,960$31,960$34,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-5,150-6,440-7,400-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,085$24,171$25,596$23,520$24,560$27,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$651$2,076$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$18,106$25,608$28,675$28,009$29,839$32,623
Adjustments for Features0-2,973-4,803-6,021-6,909-7,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,106$22,635$23,872$21,988$22,930$25,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$647$1,884$0$942$3,543

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelSonicForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Digital instruments$0     
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,025$5,200$7,175$8,465$9,425$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$5,150$6,440$7,400$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,973-4,803-6,021-6,909-7,092

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length159.0 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

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

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