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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: $34,554

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
TrimLT LeatherPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $29,995
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $28,084
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch 650 650  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system     1,600
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Class III trailer hitch 592 592  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 2,050 2,525 3,834
Options (change) 1,866 2,298 2,959
Destination 945 945 725
Total Price $44,145 $47,920 $34,554
Total Invoice $41,904 $45,471 $31,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,246
Model Year201820182011
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
TrimLT LeatherPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 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$44,145$47,920$34,554
Adjustments for Features-3,045-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,100$42,300$34,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,904$45,471$31,768
Adjustments for Features-2,890-5,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,014$40,138$31,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182011
ModelTraverseTraverseForester
TrimLT LeatherPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,480$12,055$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,890-5,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in103.0 in
Length204.3 in179.5 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height70.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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