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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: $33,724

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,107

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,130 $50,765 $29,895
Base Invoice $39,181 $47,211 $27,992
Navigation system 2,500   1,000
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Roof rack crossbars     195
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Navigation system 2,200   888
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 876 876  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 3,495 995 3,054
Options (change) 3,076 876 2,340
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $46,575 $52,710 $33,724
Total Invoice $43,207 $49,037 $31,107

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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: $12,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,155
Model Year201020102012
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$46,575$52,710$33,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,575$49,710$33,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$43,207$49,037$31,107
Adjustments for Features0-2,791-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,207$46,246$31,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,039$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102012
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
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 
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$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$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$6,975$9,975$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,791-55

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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 Weight5,636 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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