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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: $32,459

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $8,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $27,395
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Cargo cover 140 172
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Power liftgate   450
Eyesight Package   1,695
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Cargo cover 123 111
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Power liftgate   413
Eyesight Package   1,412
Options (change) 7,210 4,054
Options (change) 6,704 3,170
Destination 825 1,010
Total Price $40,795 $32,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,282
Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$40,795$32,459
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,595$32,459

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,575$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in105.1 in
Length205.0 in182.1 in
Width78.4 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft376.1 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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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