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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,934

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTZ712.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $29,895
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $27,992
Front side airbags 350 350  
Wheel-lip moldings 180    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,000
Sunroof 995 1,185  
Satellite radio   325  
Rugged Package     887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Class II trailer hitch     468
Front side airbags 291 291  
Wheel-lip moldings 149    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 888
Sunroof 826 984  
Satellite radio   270  
Rugged Package     608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Cargo net     31
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 3,670 4,005 2,847
Options (change) 3,046 3,325 2,167
Destination 875 875 775
Total Price $46,035 $45,315 $33,517
Total Invoice $40,327 $39,731 $30,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,084
Model Year200620062012
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTZ712.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V8295hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG13/17 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,035$45,315$33,517
Adjustments for Features-2600-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,775$45,315$32,122
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$0
Total Invoice$40,327$39,731$30,934
Adjustments for Features-2280-1,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,099$39,731$29,647
Cost Above Minimum$368$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062012
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTZ712.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,665$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments-2280-1,287

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelTahoeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.0 in
Length198.8 in179.5 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height74.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,513 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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