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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: $35,988

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,196

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $33,095
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $30,927
Luxury Package 3,085    
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Convenience Package 450    
Engine-block heater 75 75 133
Sunroof 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Class II trailer hitch     634
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Rear bumper protector     95
Roof rack crossbars     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Remote start     445
Luxury Package 2,561    
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Convenience Package 374    
Engine-block heater 62 62 86
Sunroof 826 826  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Class II trailer hitch     475
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Rear bumper protector     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Remote start     333
Options (change) 7,130 1,070 2,043
Options (change) 6,133 888 1,419
Destination 950 950 850
Total Price $46,995 $50,570 $35,988
Total Invoice $42,724 $46,261 $33,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,160
Model Year200920092015
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8320hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,995$50,570$35,988
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$48,420$35,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$42,724$46,261$33,196
Adjustments for Features0-1,967-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,724$44,294$32,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,570$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092015
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
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 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$9,800$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,967-632

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelTahoeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length202.0 in180.9 in
Width79.0 in70.7 in
Height76.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,165 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested100048%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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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