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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: $33,050

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,419

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,935 $28,195
Base Invoice $39,419 $26,409
Cargo cover 140 166
All-weather floor mats 150 69
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system   1,800
Cargo cover 123 108
All-weather floor mats 132 39
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,880  
Class III trailer hitch 506  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 4,265 4,160
Options (change) 3,873 3,315
Destination 875 695
Total Price $47,075 $33,050
Total Invoice $44,167 $30,419

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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: $9,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,146
Model Year20152009
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp 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)255/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$47,075$33,050
Adjustments for Features-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,170$33,050
Total Invoice$44,167$30,419
Adjustments for Features-4,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,565$30,419

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,425$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length203.7 in179.5 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft368.3 ft3

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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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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