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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: $21,660

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $5,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $17,667
Satellite radio 445 445  
Rear spoiler 353 353 275
Cargo net 46 46  
Sun and Sound Package     995
Leather seating surfaces     795
Temporary spare tire     75
Satellite radio 334 334  
Rear spoiler 230 230 242
Cargo net 30 30  
Sun and Sound Package     876
Leather seating surfaces     700
Temporary spare tire     66
Options (change) 844 844 2,140
Options (change) 594 594 1,884
Destination 625 625 660
Total Price $28,164 $29,364 $21,660
Total Invoice $26,149 $27,335 $20,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,642
Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionA4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,164$29,364$21,660
Adjustments for Features-3,550-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,614$26,839$21,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0
Total Invoice$26,149$27,335$20,211
Adjustments for Features-3,296-2,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,853$24,984$20,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,131$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
5-speed manual $0 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,375$6,350$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,296-2,3510

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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