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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: $22,455

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,283

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,325 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,309 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Forward collision warning 395      
Cargo net 60 68 68 68
Sunroof 850      
Forward collision warning 348      
Cargo net 53 44 44 44
Sunroof 748      
Options (change) 1,305 68 68 68
Options (change) 1,149 44 44 44
Destination 825 915 915 915
Total Price $22,455 $30,378 $34,073 $37,073
Total Invoice $21,283 $28,464 $31,846 $34,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,375
Model Year2014201820182018
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$22,455$30,378$34,073$37,073
Adjustments for Features0-5,045-9,830-10,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,455$25,333$24,243$26,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$21,283$28,464$31,846$34,634
Adjustments for Features0-4,727-9,188-9,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,283$23,737$22,658$25,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,079$0$2,512

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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 
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$2,595$7,640$12,425$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,045$9,830$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,727-9,188-9,464

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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.3,323 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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