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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,495

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $8,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelForesterForesterCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $15,200 $17,700 $17,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $14,364 $16,727 $16,443
Cargo net 46 46      
Rear spoiler 353 353 275 275  
Satellite radio 445 445 325 325 325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Leather seating surfaces     695   695
Fog lights     115    
MP3-compatible player     150 150 150
Sunroof     750 750 750
Side curtain airbags     395 395 395
Cargo net 30 30      
Rear spoiler 230 230 242 242  
Satellite radio 334 334 286 286 286
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Leather seating surfaces     612   612
Fog lights     101    
MP3-compatible player     132 132 132
Sunroof     660 660 660
Side curtain airbags     348 348 348
Options (change) 886 844 2,705 1,895 2,315
Options (change) 622 594 2,381 1,668 2,038
Destination 625 625 590 590 590
Total Price $28,206 $29,364 $18,495 $20,185 $20,305
Total Invoice $26,177 $27,335 $17,335 $18,985 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelForesterForesterCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,206$29,364$18,495$20,185$20,305
Adjustments for Features-5,000-3,9500-975-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,206$25,414$18,495$19,210$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$0$715$1,710
Total Invoice$26,177$27,335$17,335$18,985$19,071
Adjustments for Features-4,640-3,6770-917-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,537$23,658$17,335$18,068$18,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,121$0$733$1,642

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelForesterForesterCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
5-speed manual $0$0 $0
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Traction control   $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0    
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,400$6,350$2,400$3,375$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$3,950$0$975$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,640-3,6770-917-94

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.3 in
Length176.6 in180.5 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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