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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: $21,315

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,365

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $30,887 $33,675
Convenience Package 650      
Driver Confidence Package 495 495    
Fun & Sun Package 1,300      
Cargo net 60 60 68 68
All-weather floor mats 140 140 81 81
Sunroof   850    
Convenience Package 592      
Driver Confidence Package 450 450    
Fun & Sun Package 1,183      
Cargo net 55 55 44 44
All-weather floor mats 127 127 52 52
Sunroof   774    
Options (change) 2,645 1,545 149 149
Options (change) 2,407 1,406 96 96
Destination 875 875 915 915
Total Price $21,315 $22,215 $34,154 $37,154
Total Invoice $20,365 $21,284 $31,898 $34,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,189
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,315$22,215$34,154$37,154
Adjustments for Features0-150-10,005-10,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$22,065$24,149$26,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$2,700
Total Invoice$20,365$21,284$31,898$34,686
Adjustments for Features0-144-9,344-9,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,365$21,140$22,554$25,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$2,512

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,970$2,120$11,975$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$10,005$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-9,344-9,620

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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.3,323 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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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