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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: $37,327

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $15,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelTraverseForester
TrimHigh CountryTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,050 $34,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 0 1,722
Options (change) 0 1,224
Destination 945 1,010
Total Price $52,995 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,327
Model Year20182020
ModelTraverseForester
TrimHigh CountryTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-7
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$52,995$37,327
Adjustments for Features-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,965$37,327

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelTraverseForester
TrimHigh CountryTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Backup collision intervention $150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,905$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelTraverseForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in105.1 in
Length204.3 in182.1 in
Width78.6 in71.5 in
Height70.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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%

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