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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: $26,670

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $1,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,402

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $93

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011201120112011
ModelTraxTraxForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,900 $26,100 $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,984 $25,056 $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Cargo mat 110 110        
Mud guards 275 275        
Driver Confidence Package 495          
Convenience Package 450          
Sun & Sound Package 1,150          
Cargo tray 110 110 75      
Roof rack crossbars 285 285        
Sunroof   900        
Rugged Package     887 887 887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185 185
All Weather Package     500      
Cargo net     48 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats     69 69 69 69
Cargo cover     166 166 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363 363 363
Rear spoiler     368 368 368  
Fog lights     374      
Remote start     432 432 432 432
Satellite radio     432 432    
Cargo mat 100 100        
Mud guards 250 250        
Driver Confidence Package 450          
Convenience Package 410          
Sun & Sound Package 1,047          
Cargo tray 100 100 46      
Roof rack crossbars 259 259        
Sunroof   819        
Rugged Package     608 608 608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120 120
All Weather Package     417      
Cargo net     31 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats     39 39 39 39
Cargo cover     108 108 108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272 272 272
Rear spoiler     276 276 276  
Fog lights     243      
Remote start     324 324 324 324
Satellite radio     324 324    
Options (change) 2,875 1,680 3,899 2,950 2,518 2,150
Options (change) 2,616 1,528 2,808 2,102 1,778 1,502
Destination 895 895 725 725 725 725
Total Price $26,670 $28,675 $27,819 $30,170 $31,238 $32,870
Total Invoice $25,495 $27,479 $25,402 $27,641 $28,689 $30,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $313
Model Year201720172011201120112011
ModelTraxTraxForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 780, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,670$28,675$27,819$30,170$31,238$32,870
Adjustments for Features-425-1,0800-2,225-3,125-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$27,595$27,819$27,945$28,113$29,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$126$294$1,751
Total Invoice$25,495$27,479$25,402$27,641$28,689$30,311
Adjustments for Features-406-1,0350-2,038-2,870-3,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,089$26,444$25,402$25,603$25,819$27,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,355$0$201$417$1,866

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172011201120112011
ModelTraxTraxForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
5-speed manual  $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Hood scoop     $100
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50    
Interior ambient lighting  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100    
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals     $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,635$5,290$4,210$6,435$7,335$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$1,080$0$2,225$3,125$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-406-1,0350-2,038-2,870-3,043

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelTraxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.0 in
Length167.2 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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