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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: $33,350

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
Trim2LTPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $28,495
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $26,707
Cargo cover 140 140 166
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450    
Graphite Special Edition 2,345    
Navigation system 495   1,800
All-weather floor mats 150 150 69
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch   575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Bodyside moldings     238
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Cargo cover 127 127 108
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230    
Graphite Special Edition 2,134    
Navigation system 450   1,501
All-weather floor mats 136 136 39
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
AWD 1,900 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch   523  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Bodyside moldings     155
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 8,980 4,265 4,160
Options (change) 8,251 3,960 3,166
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $46,525 $47,205 $33,350
Total Invoice $43,964 $44,798 $30,568

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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: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,210
Model Year201720172010
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
Trim2LTPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$46,525$47,205$33,350
Adjustments for Features-4,430-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,095$42,300$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0
Total Invoice$43,964$44,798$30,568
Adjustments for Features-4,186-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,778$40,143$30,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172010
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
Trim2LTPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,975$10,450$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,186-4,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
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
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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