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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: $19,405

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,617

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.0XT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $19,720 $29,295 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $16,877 $18,931 $27,424 $29,243 $32,028
Convenience Package 650        
All-weather floor mats 140 140 72 72 72
Cargo net 60 60 90 90 90
Engine-block heater 100 100 133 133 133
Sunroof   850      
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Fog lights     386    
Convenience Package 592        
All-weather floor mats 127 127 46 46 46
Cargo net 55 55 58 58 58
Engine-block heater 91 91 86 86 86
Sunroof   774      
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Fog lights     289    
Options (change) 950 1,150 863 477 477
Options (change) 865 1,047 597 308 308
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $19,405 $21,745 $31,033 $32,647 $35,647
Total Invoice $18,617 $20,853 $28,896 $30,426 $33,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.0XT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4250hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$19,405$21,745$31,033$32,647$35,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-5,380-8,880-9,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,405$20,245$25,653$23,767$26,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$1,886$0$2,800
Total Invoice$18,617$20,853$28,896$30,426$33,211
Adjustments for Features0-1,438-5,010-8,276-8,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,617$19,415$23,886$22,150$24,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$1,736$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.0XT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 $1100
CVT   $1000 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $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$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof $900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$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
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$2,770$6,650$10,150$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$5,380$8,880$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,438-5,010-8,276-8,460

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length159.8 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,785 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 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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