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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: $20,740

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,513

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $18,285
Base Invoice $28,084 $17,279
Cargo net 48  
Satellite radio 432  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Cargo net 31  
Satellite radio 324  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Side curtain airbags   347
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 480 1,840
Options (change) 355 1,619
Destination 795 615
Total Price $31,270 $20,740
Total Invoice $29,234 $19,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,420
Model Year20132007
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,270$20,740
Adjustments for Features-6,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$20,740
Total Invoice$29,234$19,513
Adjustments for Features-6,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,933$19,513

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132007
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 
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$8,365$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3010

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132007
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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