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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,145 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,616 $26,005
Cargo cover 140  
Roof rack 340  
All-weather floor mats 150 55
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   295
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Cargo cover 127  
Roof rack 309  
All-weather floor mats 136 33
Sunroof 1,274  
AWD 1,880  
Class III trailer hitch 523  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   192
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,605 1,819
Options (change) 4,249 1,388
Destination 895 625
Total Price $47,645 $30,339
Total Invoice $44,760 $28,018

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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: $9,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,433
Model Year20162006
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$47,645$30,339
Adjustments for Features-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,865$30,339
Total Invoice$44,760$28,018
Adjustments for Features-7,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,451$28,018

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelTraverseForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$13,300$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3090

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in99.4 in
Length203.7 in176.6 in
Width78.5 in68.3 in
Height69.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		70.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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