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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $17,400
Base Invoice $28,084 $16,443
Cargo net 48  
Satellite radio 432 325
Leather seating surfaces   695
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Cargo net 31  
Satellite radio 324 286
Leather seating surfaces   612
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 480 2,315
Options (change) 355 2,038
Destination 795 590
Total Price $31,270 $20,305
Total Invoice $29,234 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,815
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4171hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,270$20,305
Adjustments for Features-6,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$20,305
Total Invoice$29,234$19,071
Adjustments for Features-6,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,886$19,071

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,415$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3480

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in103.3 in
Length169.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,975 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 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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