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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: $39,057

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,983

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelTraverseForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,045 $34,295
Base Invoice $39,943 $32,028
Cargo cover 140 182
All-weather floor mats 150 72
Engine-block heater 100 133
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Roof rack 340  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Roof rack crossbars   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Remote start   445
Class II trailer hitch   634
Cargo cover 127 118
All-weather floor mats 136 46
Engine-block heater 91 86
Sunroof 1,274  
AWD 1,900  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Roof rack 309  
Class III trailer hitch 523  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Roof rack crossbars   117
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Remote start   333
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 5,100 3,887
Options (change) 4,719 2,946
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,040 $39,057
Total Invoice $45,557 $35,849

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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: $10,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,832
Model Year20172017
ModelTraverseForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$48,040$39,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,040$37,832
Total Invoice$45,557$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,557$34,725

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
ModelTraverseForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
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$8,100$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,124

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 in53.9 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 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
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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%

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