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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: $20,270

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $27,395
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Sunroof 850  
All Weather Package   500
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Remote start   455
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197  
Sunroof 748  
All Weather Package   417
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Remote start   341
Options (change) 2,110 1,509
Options (change) 1,945 1,155
Destination 795 1,010
Total Price $20,270 $29,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,318
Model Year20122020
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,270$29,914
Adjustments for Features0-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,270$26,509

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,945$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-246

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length159.0 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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

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