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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $20,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $18,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $49,600 $75,600 $111,600
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $45,136 $68,796 $104,346
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Cargo net 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Rear spoiler 367        
iPod integration 223 223      
2LZ Equipment Group       4,310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
Cargo net 30 30      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Rear spoiler 275        
iPod integration 145 145      
2LZ Equipment Group       3,793  
Options (change) 3,320 2,953 0 4,310 0
Options (change) 2,718 2,446 0 3,793 0
Destination 695 695 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,010 $31,843 $50,575 $80,885 $113,575
Total Invoice $27,743 $29,550 $46,111 $73,564 $106,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,805
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 7?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19
Total Price$30,010$31,843$50,575$80,885$113,575
Adjustments for Features-4,800-5,0350-1,940-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,210$26,808$50,575$78,945$107,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$28,370$56,925
Total Invoice$27,743$29,550$46,111$73,564$106,321
Adjustments for Features-4,437-4,6720-1,764-5,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,306$24,878$46,111$71,800$100,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,572$0$25,689$54,523

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150 $150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel   $300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Performance traction management    $250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75 
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body kit    $550
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100 $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system$600$600 $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Performance meter   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,335$3,300$5,240$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$5,035$0$1,940$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,437-4,6720-1,764-5,687

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCorvette
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in174.6 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height65.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft322.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101551%
Total Not Requested97549%

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