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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: $2,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,957

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTraxForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,295 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,203 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Cargo mat 115      
Cargo organizer 140 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72 72
Cargo tray 110      
Engine-block heater 100 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 285 199 199 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Remote start   445 445 445
Cargo mat 105      
Cargo organizer 127 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46 46
Cargo tray 100      
Engine-block heater 91 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 259 117 117 117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 890 1,833 1,833 1,833
Options (change) 809 1,261 1,261 1,261
Destination 945 875 875 875
Total Price $29,130 $31,903 $34,003 $37,003
Total Invoice $27,957 $29,457 $31,379 $34,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $888
Model Year2018201720172017
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$29,130$31,903$34,003$37,003
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-4,670-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$29,343$29,333$32,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,957$29,457$31,379$34,164
Adjustments for Features0-2,364-4,310-4,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,957$27,093$27,069$29,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$24$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201720172017
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 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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 
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$4,115$6,675$8,785$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$4,670$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,364-4,310-4,496

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 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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