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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: $19,410

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,622

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $19,720 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,877 $18,931 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Convenience Package 650          
Cargo net 60 60 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 140 140 55 55 55 55
Metal pedals 105 105        
Sunroof   850        
Premium Package     1,500      
Rear spoiler     353 353   353
Satellite radio     445 445 445 445
Convenience Package 592          
Cargo net 55 55 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 127 127 33 33 33 33
Metal pedals 96 96        
Sunroof   774        
Premium Package     1,338      
Rear spoiler     230 230   230
Satellite radio     334 334 334 334
Options (change) 955 1,155 2,399 899 546 899
Options (change) 870 1,052 1,965 627 397 627
Destination 875 875 645 645 645 645
Total Price $19,410 $21,750 $24,239 $28,239 $28,186 $29,439
Total Invoice $18,622 $20,858 $22,625 $26,202 $26,339 $27,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,486
Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,410$21,750$24,239$28,239$28,186$29,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,625-3,615-1,250-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,410$20,250$22,614$24,624$26,936$26,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$0$2,010$4,322$4,075
Total Invoice$18,622$20,858$22,625$26,202$26,339$27,388
Adjustments for Features0-1,438-1,517-3,354-1,168-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,622$19,420$21,108$22,848$25,171$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$0$1,740$4,063$3,722

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0$0
6-speed manual $150    
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Traction control$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof $900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
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 rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass$0$0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Trip computer$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450    
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,625$5,750$7,740$5,375$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,625$3,615$1,250$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,438-1,517-3,354-1,168-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in99.4 in
Length159.8 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height59.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,785 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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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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested102529%
Total Not Requested250071%

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