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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: $21,760

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,299

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $18,860
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $17,667
Satellite radio 432 432 432  
Rear spoiler 368 368   275
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Remote start 432 432 432  
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Sun and Sound Package       995
Leather seating surfaces       795
Temporary spare tire       75
USB port       100
Satellite radio 324 324 324  
Rear spoiler 276 276   242
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Remote start 324 324 324  
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Sun and Sound Package       876
Leather seating surfaces       700
Temporary spare tire       66
USB port       88
Options (change) 1,520 1,520 1,152 2,240
Options (change) 1,111 1,111 835 1,972
Destination 795 795 795 660
Total Price $29,310 $30,710 $31,942 $21,760
Total Invoice $27,212 $28,492 $29,714 $20,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,419
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A4
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)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,310$30,710$31,942$21,760
Adjustments for Features-4,840-5,740-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,470$24,970$26,027$21,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$27,212$28,492$29,714$20,299
Adjustments for Features-4,494-5,325-5,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,718$23,167$24,212$20,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$1,494$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCobalt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
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 
Stability control$400$400$400 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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), 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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,365$8,540$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$5,740$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,494-5,325-5,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132009
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 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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