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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: $20,900

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,797

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.0XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $17,840
Base Invoice $30,836 $17,017
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo net 87  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
Temporary spare tire   100
USB port   100
Rear spoiler   275
Engine-block heater 86 66
Cargo net 56  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
Temporary spare tire   88
USB port   88
Rear spoiler   242
Options (change) 220 2,340
Options (change) 142 2,060
Destination 825 720
Total Price $34,040 $20,900
Total Invoice $31,803 $19,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,354
Model Year20142010
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.0XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,040$20,900
Adjustments for Features-8,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,850$20,900
Total Invoice$31,803$19,797
Adjustments for Features-7,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,151$19,797

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20142010
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.0XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,965$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6520

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20142010
ModelForesterCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.3 in
Length180.9 in180.5 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height66.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft313.9 ft3

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

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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