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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: $29,130

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $558

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,342

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $615

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014201420142014
ModelTraxForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,295 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,203 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Cargo mat 115          
Cargo organizer 140 60 60 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72 72 72 72
Cargo tray 110 75 75      
Engine-block heater 100 133 133 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 285 199 199 199 199 199
Navigation system   1,600        
CVT   1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198 198 198
Remote start   436 436 436 436 436
AC power outlet   409 409 409 409 409
Fog lights   381 381      
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Cargo net   87 87 87 87 87
Door sill trim plates   36 36 36 36 36
Cargo mat 105          
Cargo organizer 127 39 39 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46 46 46 46
Cargo tray 100 46 46      
Engine-block heater 91 86 86 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 259 117 117 117 117 117
Navigation system   1,392        
CVT   1,371        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128 128 128
Remote start   328 328 328 328 328
AC power outlet   306 306 306 306 306
Fog lights   285 285      
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Cargo net   56 56 56 56 56
Door sill trim plates   23 23 23 23 23
Options (change) 890 5,368 2,268 1,812 1,812 1,812
Options (change) 809 4,341 1,578 1,247 1,247 1,247
Destination 945 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $29,130 $29,688 $31,088 $30,632 $32,632 $35,632
Total Invoice $27,957 $27,342 $28,635 $28,294 $30,123 $32,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,284
Model Year201820142014201420142014
ModelTraxForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-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)215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,130$29,688$31,088$30,632$32,632$35,632
Adjustments for Features0-330-255-1,755-2,905-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$29,358$30,833$28,877$29,727$32,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$481$1,956$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$27,957$27,342$28,635$28,294$30,123$32,908
Adjustments for Features0-304-235-1,621-2,682-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,957$27,038$28,400$26,673$27,441$30,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$1,727$0$768$3,367

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820142014201420142014
ModelTraxForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i 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     
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250     
Remote app$25     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning$200     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags$300     
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0     
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
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     
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0$0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600  $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic + travel information $25  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Digital instruments$0     
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$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$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$5,440$5,770$5,695$7,195$8,345$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330$255$1,755$2,905$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304-235-1,621-2,682-2,868

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
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.3,297 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

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

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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