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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: $22,495

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,333

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,518 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72 72
Cargo net 60 90 90 90
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Sunroof 850      
Cargo cover   182 182 182
All-weather floor mats 123 46 46 46
Cargo net 53 58 58 58
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86
Sunroof 748      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,125 477 477 477
Options (change) 990 308 308 308
Destination 825 850 850 850
Total Price $22,495 $30,122 $32,122 $35,122
Total Invoice $21,333 $28,113 $29,943 $32,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,076
Model Year2015201620162016
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$22,495$30,122$32,122$35,122
Adjustments for Features0-5,040-6,000-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,495$25,082$26,122$28,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$21,333$28,113$29,943$32,727
Adjustments for Features0-4,704-5,593-5,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,333$23,409$24,350$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$941$3,541

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25   
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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
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$2,050$7,090$8,050$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040$6,000$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,704-5,593-5,777

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
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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