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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: $21,875

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $12,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,610

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $19,695
Base Invoice $30,927 $18,612
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo net 90  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Engine-block heater 86 66
Cargo net 58  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 223 1,520
Options (change) 144 1,338
Destination 850 660
Total Price $34,168 $21,875
Total Invoice $31,921 $20,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,314
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4171hp 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)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,168$21,875
Adjustments for Features-7,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,678$21,875
Total Invoice$31,921$20,610
Adjustments for Features-6,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,924$20,610

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterCobalt
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,390$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9970

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152008
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 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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