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Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,612

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,862

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,030 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,029 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo mat 110      
Mud guards 275      
Roof rack crossbars 245      
Cargo tray 110 75 75 75
Cargo organizer 140 115 115 115
Sunroof 900      
Premium Package   1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183   183
Cargo net   46 46 46
All-weather floor mats   55 55 55
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Satellite radio   445 445 445
Cargo mat 97      
Mud guards 242      
Roof rack crossbars 216      
Cargo tray 97 46 46 46
Cargo organizer 123 72 72 72
Sunroof 792      
Premium Package   1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119   119
Cargo net   30 30 30
All-weather floor mats   33 33 33
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Satellite radio   334 334 334
Options (change) 1,780 2,772 1,089 1,272
Options (change) 1,567 2,202 745 864
Destination 875 645 645 645
Total Price $27,685 $24,612 $28,429 $29,812
Total Invoice $26,471 $22,862 $26,320 $27,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,964
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,685$24,612$28,429$29,812
Adjustments for Features-1,7200-1,840-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$24,612$26,589$28,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977$4,075
Total Invoice$26,471$22,862$26,320$27,625
Adjustments for Features-1,6450-1,703-1,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,826$22,862$24,617$26,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,755$3,721

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015200820082008
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Total Value of Features$6,690$4,970$6,810$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$0$1,840$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6450-1,703-1,042

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelTraxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in99.4 in
Length167.2 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested102529%
Total Not Requested250071%

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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