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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: $30,284

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,985

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,083 $26,005
Cargo cover 140  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   295
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Cargo cover 123  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   192
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,065 1,764
Options (change) 3,717 1,355
Destination 825 625
Total Price $43,925 $30,284
Total Invoice $41,625 $27,985

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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: $7,811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,115
Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$43,925$30,284
Adjustments for Features-5,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$30,284
Total Invoice$41,625$27,985
Adjustments for Features-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,100$27,985

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,650$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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 Weight5,066 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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