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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $19,695
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $18,612
Satellite radio 432 432 432  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Leather seating surfaces       695
Sunroof       750
Satellite radio 324 324 324  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Leather seating surfaces       612
Sunroof       660
Options (change) 848 848 480 1,445
Options (change) 631 631 355 1,272
Destination 795 795 795 660
Total Price $28,638 $30,038 $31,270 $21,800
Total Invoice $26,732 $28,012 $29,234 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,390
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4171hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,638$30,038$31,270$21,800
Adjustments for Features-5,140-6,040-6,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,498$23,998$25,055$21,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$26,732$28,012$29,234$20,544
Adjustments for Features-4,798-5,633-5,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,934$22,379$23,424$20,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,865$8,040$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$6,040$6,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,798-5,633-5,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,251 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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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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