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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: $36,023

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,184

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,575 $32,995
Base Invoice $38,141 $30,836
Cargo cover 140 182
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 150 72
Engine-block heater 75 133
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack 325  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Roof rack crossbars   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Remote start   436
Class II trailer hitch   622
Cargo cover 123 118
Navigation system 700  
All-weather floor mats 132 46
Engine-block heater 66 86
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Roof rack 286  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Roof rack crossbars   117
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Remote start   328
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 5,410 2,203
Options (change) 4,901 1,523
Destination 860 825
Total Price $46,845 $36,023
Total Invoice $43,902 $33,184

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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: $8,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,150
Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,845$36,023
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,105$36,023
Total Invoice$43,902$33,184
Adjustments for Features-2,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,334$33,184

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
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
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$8,600$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length203.7 in180.9 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft374.7 ft3

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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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