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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: $35,796

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $9,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelTahoeTahoeForesterForester
TrimLTLTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $31,395 $34,895
3LT Equipment Group 3,225      
Convenience Package 2 725      
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,350  
Rearview camera 250 250    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 181 181
Power release, second row seats 425      
Sunroof 995 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Class II trailer hitch     619 619
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Rear bumper protector     98 98
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Remote start     455 455
3LT Equipment Group 2,677      
Convenience Package 2 602      
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,156  
Rearview camera 208 208    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 117 117
Power release, second row seats 353      
Sunroof 826 826    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Class II trailer hitch     464 464
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Rear bumper protector     63 63
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Remote start     341 341
Options (change) 7,960 3,585 3,351 2,001
Options (change) 6,609 2,977 2,560 1,404
Destination 900 900 1,050 1,050
Total Price $45,570 $50,125 $35,796 $37,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,980
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelTahoeTahoeForesterForester
TrimLTLTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,570$50,125$35,796$37,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-1,115-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,570$48,250$34,681$32,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,680$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820212021
ModelTahoeTahoeForesterForester
TrimLTLTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50 $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable third row seats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$6,975$8,850$8,090$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$1,115$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,679-112-335

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082021
ModelTahoeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.1 in
Length202.0 in182.1 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height76.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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