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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: $22,135

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,001

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,325 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $19,309 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Cargo net 60 87 87 87
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Sunroof 850      
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Cargo net 53 56 56 56
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86
Sunroof 748      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 985 402 402 402
Options (change) 867 260 260 260
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $22,135 $29,222 $31,222 $34,222
Total Invoice $21,001 $27,307 $29,136 $31,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,970
Model Year2014201420142014
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)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$22,135$29,222$31,222$34,222
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-5,790-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$24,582$25,432$28,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$21,001$27,307$29,136$31,921
Adjustments for Features0-4,336-5,403-5,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,001$22,971$23,733$26,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$762$3,363

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420142014
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 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$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   
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 
App support$0 $0$0
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
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$2,225$6,865$8,015$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$5,790$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,336-5,403-5,587

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
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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