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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: $19,434

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $8,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $8,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelForesterForesterCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $14,295 $18,500 $18,285
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $13,509 $17,482 $17,279
Cargo net 46 46      
Rear spoiler 353 353   275  
Satellite radio 445 445 199    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
3LT Option Package     1,895    
Leather seating surfaces     695   695
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     295    
Side curtain airbags     395 395 395
Sunroof     750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash     295 295 295
Cargo net 30 30      
Rear spoiler 230 230   242  
Satellite radio 334 334 175    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
3LT Option Package     1,668    
Leather seating surfaces     612   612
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     260    
Side curtain airbags     347 347 347
Sunroof     660 660 660
CD changer, in-dash     260 260 260
Options (change) 886 844 4,524 1,715 2,135
Options (change) 622 594 3,982 1,509 1,879
Destination 645 645 615 615 615
Total Price $28,226 $29,384 $19,434 $20,830 $21,035
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,355 $18,106 $19,606 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,924
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelForesterForesterCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7228, 7228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,226$29,384$19,434$20,830$21,035
Adjustments for Features-4,665-3,675-175-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,561$25,709$19,259$19,805$21,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,148$0$546$1,776
Total Invoice$26,197$27,355$18,106$19,606$19,773
Adjustments for Features-4,330-3,421-163-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,867$23,934$17,943$18,641$19,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,067$0$698$1,830

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008200720072007
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
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100    
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
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 $25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $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   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,040$6,050$2,550$3,400$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$3,675$175$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,330-3,421-163-9650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082007
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%
3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested116551%
Total Not Requested112549%

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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