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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: $22,420

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,267

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $4,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSonicForesterForester
TrimRS2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,518 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo net 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
Sunroof 850    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Cargo net 53 30 30
All-weather floor mats 123 33 33
Sunroof 748    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 1,050 941 899
Options (change) 924 655 627
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $22,420 $28,281 $29,439
Total Invoice $21,267 $26,230 $27,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,770
Model Year201520082008
ModelSonicForesterForester
TrimRS2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,420$28,281$29,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,420$25,916$27,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048
Total Invoice$21,267$26,230$27,388
Adjustments for Features0-2,193-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,267$24,037$26,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,979

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520082008
ModelSonicForesterForester
TrimRS2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Digital instruments$0  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,740$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,193-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in99.4 in
Length159.0 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height59.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft357.7 ft3

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