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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: $19,420

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $26,695
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390  
Rearview camera 200  
Cargo net 60 68
All-weather floor mats 140 81
Cargo cover   172
Remote start   455
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334  
Rearview camera 182  
Cargo net 55 44
All-weather floor mats 127 52
Cargo cover   111
Remote start   341
Options (change) 1,790 776
Options (change) 1,698 548
Destination 875 975
Total Price $19,420 $28,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,365
Model Year20162019
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-17
Total Price$19,420$28,446
Adjustments for Features0-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,420$24,141

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,995$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length159.0 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft376.1 ft3

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