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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: $19,305

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $27,395
Convenience Package 650  
Cargo net 60 68
All-weather floor mats 140 81
All Weather Package   500
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Convenience Package 592  
Cargo net 55 44
All-weather floor mats 127 52
All Weather Package   417
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 850 1,203
Options (change) 774 910
Destination 875 1,010
Total Price $19,305 $29,608

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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: $5,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,895
Model Year20172020
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$19,305$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,305$25,153

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelSonicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$1,545$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-289

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelSonicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length159.8 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,784 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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