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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: $27,980

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $959

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,711

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $92

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelTraxForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,230 $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,221 $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Mud guards 275          
Cargo mat 110          
Cargo organizer 140 60 60 60 60 60
Cargo tray 110 75 75      
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 245 199 199 199 199 199
Sunroof 900          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199 199 199
All Weather Package   500        
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38 38 38
All-weather floor mats   72 72 72 72 72
Cargo net   90 90 90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386      
AC power outlet   415 415 415 415 415
Remote start   445 445 445 445 445
Mud guards 250          
Cargo mat 100          
Cargo organizer 127 39 39 39 39 39
Cargo tray 100 46 46      
Engine-block heater 68 86 86 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 223 117 117 117 117 117
Sunroof 819          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129 129 129
All Weather Package   417        
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24 24 24
All-weather floor mats   46 46 46 46 46
Cargo net   58 58 58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289      
AC power outlet   311 311 311 311 311
Remote start   333 333 333 333 333
Options (change) 1,855 2,794 2,294 1,833 1,833 1,833
Options (change) 1,687 2,013 1,596 1,261 1,261 1,261
Destination 895 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $27,980 $28,939 $32,339 $31,478 $33,478 $36,478
Total Invoice $26,803 $26,711 $29,778 $29,066 $30,896 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $812
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelTraxForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,980$28,939$32,339$31,478$33,478$36,478
Adjustments for Features0-105-2,080-3,330-4,290-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,980$28,834$30,259$28,148$29,188$31,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$2,111$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$26,803$26,711$29,778$29,066$30,896$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-97-1,915-3,075-3,959-4,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,803$26,614$27,863$25,991$26,937$29,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$1,872$0$946$3,543

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelTraxForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app$25     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags$300     
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Digital instruments$0     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150     
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,945$5,920$7,170$8,130$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$2,080$3,330$4,290$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-97-1,915-3,075-3,959-4,146

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelTraxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.9 in
Length167.2 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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