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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: $20,920

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,006

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,465

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Convenience Package 650          
Fun & Sun Package 1,300          
All-weather floor mats 140 140 72 72 72 72
Cargo net 60 60 90 90 90 90
Engine-block heater 100 100 133 133 133 133
Sunroof   850        
Cargo cover     182 182 182 182
Fog lights     386      
Convenience Package 592          
Fun & Sun Package 1,183          
All-weather floor mats 127 127 46 46 46 46
Cargo net 55 55 58 58 58 58
Engine-block heater 91 91 86 86 86 86
Sunroof   774        
Cargo cover     118 118 118 118
Fog lights     289      
Options (change) 2,250 1,150 863 477 477 477
Options (change) 2,048 1,047 597 308 308 308
Destination 875 875 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,920 $21,820 $30,208 $29,422 $31,422 $34,422
Total Invoice $20,006 $20,925 $28,137 $27,471 $29,302 $32,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,736
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,920$21,820$30,208$29,422$31,422$34,422
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,775-5,065-6,015-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,920$21,670$26,433$24,357$25,407$28,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$2,076$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$20,006$20,925$28,137$27,471$29,302$32,085
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,516-4,729-5,609-5,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,006$20,781$24,621$22,742$23,693$26,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$1,879$0$951$3,550

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote app$25$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Terrain selector  $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    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900$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$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200    
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 
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    
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,525$6,150$7,440$8,390$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,775$5,065$6,015$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,516-4,729-5,609-5,793

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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%

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