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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: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,787

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,185 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $19,176 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Cargo net 60 48 48 48
Sunroof 850      
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Cargo net 53 31 31 31
Sunroof 748      
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 910 1,014 1,014 646
Options (change) 801 739 739 463
Destination 810 775 775 775
Total Price $21,905 $28,384 $29,684 $31,316
Total Invoice $20,787 $26,419 $27,608 $29,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,244
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,905$28,384$29,684$31,316
Adjustments for Features0-3,640-4,540-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,905$24,744$25,144$26,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$20,787$26,419$27,608$29,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,388-4,222-4,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,787$23,031$23,386$24,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355$1,798

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,865$6,765$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640$4,540$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,388-4,222-4,401

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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