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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: $30,907

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,313

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,604

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $26,116
255/55HR20 1,120    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch 525 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     299
Satellite radio     445
255/55HR20 986    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Class III trailer hitch 462 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     195
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 7,400 1,925 2,367
Options (change) 6,693 1,694 1,843
Destination 810 810 645
Total Price $40,220 $40,985 $30,907
Total Invoice $37,912 $38,841 $28,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,389
Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$40,220$40,985$30,907
Adjustments for Features-1,930-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,290$37,980$30,907
Cost Above Minimum$310$0$0
Total Invoice$37,912$38,841$28,604
Adjustments for Features-1,819-2,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,093$35,993$28,604
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112008
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,275$9,350$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,819-2,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in99.4 in
Length205.0 in176.6 in
Width78.4 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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