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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: $32,924

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,297

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $28,495
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $26,707
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 1,800
Bose 250W 9 speakers 500    
Sunroof 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Bodyside moldings     238
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Navigation system 2,075 2,075 1,501
Bose 250W 9 speakers 415    
Sunroof 826 826  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Bodyside moldings     155
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 6,520 3,495 3,734
Options (change) 5,626 2,901 2,895
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $46,385 $52,995 $32,924
Total Invoice $42,217 $48,274 $30,297

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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: $13,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,893
Model Year200920092010
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8320hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$46,385$52,995$32,924
Adjustments for Features-30-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,355$49,065$32,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$42,217$48,274$30,297
Adjustments for Features-27-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,190$44,694$30,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,504$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092010
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$7,150$11,050$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-27-3,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelTahoeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.0 in
Length202.0 in179.5 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height76.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,165 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft368.3 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-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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