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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: $18,415

Chevrolet Aveo5 LT   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,532

Chevrolet Aveo5 LT   
Difference: $6,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterAveo5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $14,250
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $13,680
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432  
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
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
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324  
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
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) 1,340 966 966 598 3,445
Options (change) 951 708 708 432 3,132
Destination 775 775 775 775 720
Total Price $25,410 $28,336 $29,636 $31,268 $18,415
Total Invoice $23,686 $26,388 $27,577 $29,199 $17,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Aveo5 LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterAveo5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4108hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$25,410$28,336$29,636$31,268$18,415
Adjustments for Features-4,225-6,740-7,640-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,185$21,596$21,996$23,453$18,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$811$2,268$0
Total Invoice$23,686$26,388$27,577$29,199$17,532
Adjustments for Features-3,938-6,277-7,109-7,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,748$20,111$20,468$21,901$17,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$720$2,153$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterAveo5
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,265$9,165$9,340$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$6,740$7,640$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,938-6,277-7,109-7,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Aveo5

Model Year20122010
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
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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