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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: $19,625

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,828

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Convenience Package 650          
Cargo net 60 60 48 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69 69 69 69
Metal pedals 105 105        
Sunroof   850        
All Weather Package     500      
Cargo cover     166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler     368 368 368  
Fog lights     374      
Satellite radio     432 432 432 432
Convenience Package 592          
Cargo net 55 55 31 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 127 127 39 39 39 39
Metal pedals 96 96        
Sunroof   774        
All Weather Package     417      
Cargo cover     108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler     276 276 276  
Fog lights     243      
Satellite radio     324 324 324 324
Options (change) 955 1,155 1,957 1,083 1,083 715
Options (change) 870 1,052 1,438 778 778 502
Destination 875 875 775 775 775 775
Total Price $19,625 $21,825 $26,027 $28,453 $29,753 $31,385
Total Invoice $18,828 $20,930 $24,173 $26,458 $27,647 $29,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,093
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,625$21,825$26,027$28,453$29,753$31,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,425-4,690-5,590-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,625$20,775$23,602$23,763$24,163$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$161$561$2,018
Total Invoice$18,828$20,930$24,173$26,458$27,647$29,269
Adjustments for Features0-1,007-2,252-4,361-5,194-5,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,828$19,923$21,921$22,097$22,453$23,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0$176$532$1,972

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
6-speed manual $150    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop     $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    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass$0$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Total Value of Features$1,900$2,950$4,325$6,590$7,490$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,425$4,690$5,590$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,007-2,252-4,361-5,194-5,376

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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 Premium

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

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