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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: $10,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
TrimLimitedTouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $19,695
Cargo net 68 68  
Leather seating surfaces     695
Sunroof     750
Cargo net 44 44  
Leather seating surfaces     612
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 68 68 1,445
Options (change) 44 44 1,272
Destination 975 975 660
Total Price $31,838 $35,338 $21,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,874
Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
TrimLimitedTouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,838$35,338$21,800
Adjustments for Features-7,320-12,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,518$23,233$21,800
Cost Above Minimum$1,285$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterCobalt
TrimLimitedTouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,990$13,775$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,320$12,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-234-3490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.3 in
Length182.1 in180.5 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height67.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 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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