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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: $33,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,529

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $28,495
Base Invoice $31,122 $26,707
Cargo cover 140 166
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890 1,800
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Cargo cover 123 108
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663 1,501
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 10,625 4,091
Options (change) 9,709 3,127
Destination 825 695
Total Price $44,210 $33,281
Total Invoice $41,656 $30,529

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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: $7,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,248
Model Year20122010
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,210$33,281
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,155$33,281
Total Invoice$41,656$30,529
Adjustments for Features-2,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,777$30,529

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,600$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length205.0 in179.5 in
Width78.4 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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