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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: $33,785

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,190

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,122 $28,084
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Cargo cover 140 166
Navigation system 1,890 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Cargo cover 123 108
Navigation system 1,663 888
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 10,625 2,995
Options (change) 9,709 2,311
Destination 825 795
Total Price $44,210 $33,785
Total Invoice $41,656 $31,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,638
Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,210$33,785
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,270$33,785
Total Invoice$41,656$31,190
Adjustments for Features-1,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,828$31,190

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Touring
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft 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 
Total Value of Features$7,850$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length205.0 in169.5 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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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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