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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $5,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $4,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $19,695
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $18,612
Satellite radio 453 453  
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46  
Leather seating surfaces     695
CD changer, in-dash     295
Sunroof     750
Satellite radio 340 340  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30  
Leather seating surfaces     612
CD changer, in-dash     260
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 866 499 1,740
Options (change) 645 370 1,532
Destination 695 695 660
Total Price $27,556 $29,389 $22,095
Total Invoice $25,670 $27,474 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4171hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,556$29,389$22,095
Adjustments for Features-5,040-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,516$24,114$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$25,670$27,474$20,804
Adjustments for Features-4,695-4,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,975$22,543$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,568$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,865$7,100$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$5,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,695-4,9310

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in103.3 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

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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