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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,892

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,153

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $32,995
Base Invoice $37,776 $30,836
Engine-block heater 75 133
Sunroof 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch 495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
AC power outlet   409
Remote start   436
Class II trailer hitch   622
Engine-block heater 66 86
Sunroof 1,232  
Class III trailer hitch 436  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
AC power outlet   306
Remote start   328
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 1,970 2,072
Options (change) 1,734 1,492
Destination 775 825
Total Price $42,720 $35,892
Total Invoice $40,285 $33,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,811
Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,720$35,892
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,380$35,892
Total Invoice$40,285$33,153
Adjustments for Features-3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,964$33,153

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length205.0 in180.9 in
Width78.4 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft374.7 ft3

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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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