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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: $6,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,622

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201020102010
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $19,720 $20,295 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,877 $18,931 $19,214 $24,355 $26,707
Convenience Package 650        
Cargo net 60 60 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69 69 69
Metal pedals 105 105      
Sunroof   850      
All Weather Package     400    
Premium Package     2,500    
Cargo cover     166 166 166
iPod integration     223 223 223
Rear spoiler     367 367  
Satellite radio     453 453 453
Fog lights     374    
Convenience Package 592        
Cargo net 55 55 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 127 127 39 39 39
Metal pedals 96 96      
Sunroof   774      
All Weather Package     334    
Premium Package     2,287    
Cargo cover     108 108 108
iPod integration     145 145 145
Rear spoiler     275 275  
Satellite radio     340 340 340
Fog lights     243    
Options (change) 955 1,155 4,598 1,324 957
Options (change) 870 1,052 3,801 937 662
Destination 875 875 695 695 695
Total Price $19,410 $21,750 $25,588 $28,014 $30,147
Total Invoice $18,622 $20,858 $23,710 $25,987 $28,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,829
Model Year20172017201020102010
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,410$21,750$25,588$28,014$30,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,225-4,890-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,410$20,250$23,363$23,124$25,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$239$0$1,898
Total Invoice$18,622$20,858$23,710$25,987$28,064
Adjustments for Features0-1,438-2,062-4,536-4,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,622$19,420$21,648$21,451$23,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$197$0$1,842

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201020102010
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manual $150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof $900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player  $125  
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
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   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,800$4,525$7,190$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,225$4,890$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,438-2,062-4,536-4,771

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.0 in
Length159.8 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft368.3 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested72523%
Total Not Requested237577%

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