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Chevrolet Spark vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Spark vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,320

Chevrolet Spark EV   
Difference: $5,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,240

Chevrolet Spark EV   
Difference: $4,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelSparkForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEV2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,685 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,618 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
2LT Equipment Group 325        
All Weather Package   500      
Cargo net   48 48 48 48
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Remote start   432 432 432 432
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432
2LT Equipment Group 312        
All Weather Package   417      
Cargo net   31 31 31 31
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Remote start   324 324 324 324
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324
Options (change) 325 1,946 1,446 1,446 1,078
Options (change) 312 1,480 1,063 1,063 787
Destination 810 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $20,320 $26,016 $28,816 $30,116 $31,748
Total Invoice $19,240 $24,215 $26,743 $27,932 $29,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark EV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,811
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelSparkForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEV2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp E170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,320$26,016$28,816$30,116$31,748
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-4,715-5,615-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,320$23,691$24,101$24,501$25,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410$810$2,267
Total Invoice$19,240$24,215$26,743$27,932$29,554
Adjustments for Features0-2,164-4,376-5,208-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,240$22,051$22,367$22,724$24,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$316$673$2,113

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelSparkForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEV2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
21 kWh battery pack$0    
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass$0    
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, 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    
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,975$7,365$8,265$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$4,715$5,615$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,164-4,376-5,208-5,390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelSparkForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase93.5 in103.0 in
Length144.7 in179.5 in
Width62.9 in70.1 in
Height61.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,270 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark EV

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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