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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: $37,153

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,296

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,035 $34,295
Base Invoice $37,083 $32,028
Cargo cover 140 182
Engine-block heater 75 133
Sunroof 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Remote start   445
Class II trailer hitch   634
Cargo cover 123 118
Engine-block heater 66 86
Sunroof 1,232  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Remote start   333
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 2,140 1,983
Options (change) 1,883 1,393
Destination 825 875
Total Price $42,000 $37,153
Total Invoice $39,791 $34,296

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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: $6,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,480
Model Year20122017
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,000$37,153
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,000$35,003
Total Invoice$39,791$34,296
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,791$32,311

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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$5,950$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,985

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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