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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: $21,980

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,853

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,185 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $19,176 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Cargo net 60 90 90 90
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Sunroof 850      
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Cargo net 53 58 58 58
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86
Sunroof 748      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 985 405 405 405
Options (change) 867 262 262 262
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $21,980 $30,475 $32,575 $35,575
Total Invoice $20,853 $28,458 $30,380 $33,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,295
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,980$30,475$32,575$35,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,645-7,755-7,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$24,830$24,820$27,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$20,853$28,458$30,380$33,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,271-7,232-7,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,853$23,187$23,148$25,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$39$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,045$7,690$9,800$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,645$7,755$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,271-7,232-7,416

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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