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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: $30,709

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,476

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $26,116
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Sunroof 995 995  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Class II trailer hitch     299
Rear spoiler     353
Rear bumper protector     72
Satellite radio     445
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Sunroof 826 826  
4-speed automatic     909
Class II trailer hitch     195
Rear spoiler     230
Rear bumper protector     47
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 3,815 995 2,169
Options (change) 3,381 826 1,715
Destination 950 950 645
Total Price $43,680 $50,495 $30,709
Total Invoice $39,972 $46,199 $28,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,279
Model Year200920092008
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8320hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$43,680$50,495$30,709
Adjustments for Features-1,330-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,350$45,415$30,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$0
Total Invoice$39,972$46,199$28,476
Adjustments for Features-1,217-4,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,755$41,551$28,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092008
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,075$10,825$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,217-4,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelTahoeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in99.4 in
Length202.0 in176.6 in
Width79.0 in68.3 in
Height76.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,165 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested130064%
Total Not Requested72536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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