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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: $28,890

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,739

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,295 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,203 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Cargo mat 115      
Cargo tray 110      
All-weather floor mats 140 81 81 81
Roof rack crossbars 285 181 181 181
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Cargo net   68 68 68
Remote start   455 455 455
Cargo mat 105      
Cargo tray 100      
All-weather floor mats 127 52 52 52
Roof rack crossbars 259 117 117 117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Cargo net   44 44 44
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 650 1,083 1,083 1,083
Options (change) 591 746 746 746
Destination 945 915 915 915
Total Price $28,890 $31,393 $35,088 $38,088
Total Invoice $27,739 $29,166 $32,548 $35,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,912
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,890$31,393$35,088$38,088
Adjustments for Features0-2,460-7,245-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$28,933$27,843$30,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,739$29,166$32,548$35,336
Adjustments for Features0-2,285-6,721-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,739$26,881$25,827$28,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,825$11,610$11,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460$7,245$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,285-6,721-7,000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.9 in
Length167.6 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 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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