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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,455

Chevrolet Aveo5 LT   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,572

Chevrolet Aveo5 LT   
Difference: $5,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForesterAveo5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $14,250
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $13,680
Premium Package 2,500      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Fog lights 374      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       375
2LT Equipment Group       1,265
Driver Convenience Package       190
Sunroof       725
Alloy wheels       450
Antilock brakes (ABS)       440
Premium Package 2,258      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Fog lights 243      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       330
2LT Equipment Group       1,214
Driver Convenience Package       167
Sunroof       638
Alloy wheels       396
Antilock brakes (ABS)       387
Options (change) 3,860 986 619 3,445
Options (change) 3,224 723 448 3,132
Destination 695 695 695 760
Total Price $24,550 $27,676 $29,509 $18,455
Total Invoice $22,857 $25,748 $27,552 $17,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Aveo5 LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForesterAveo5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4108hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$24,550$27,676$29,509$18,455
Adjustments for Features-3,450-6,815-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$20,861$22,459$18,455
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$22,857$25,748$27,552$17,572
Adjustments for Features-3,212-6,340-6,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,645$19,408$20,970$17,572
Cost Above Minimum$237$0$1,562$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForesterAveo5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40  
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,125$8,490$8,725$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$6,815$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,212-6,340-6,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterAveo5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in97.6 in
Length179.5 in154.3 in
Width70.1 in66.1 in
Height65.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft337.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Aveo5 LT

Synthetic leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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