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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: $30,530

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $26,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,353

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $23,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $49,600 $75,600 $111,600
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $45,136 $68,796 $104,346
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Cargo net 48 48      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Rear spoiler 368        
3LT Equipment Group     5,995    
3LZ Equipment Group       8,815  
3ZR Equipment Group         10,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Navigation system 888 888      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Cargo net 31 31      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Rear spoiler 276        
3LT Equipment Group     5,276    
3LZ Equipment Group       7,757  
3ZR Equipment Group         8,800
Options (change) 1,860 1,492 5,995 8,815 10,000
Options (change) 1,484 1,208 5,276 7,757 8,800
Destination 775 775 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,530 $32,162 $56,570 $85,390 $123,575
Total Invoice $28,353 $29,975 $51,387 $77,528 $115,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,806
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseZ06ZR1
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)?, 7?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19
Total Price$30,530$32,162$56,570$85,390$123,575
Adjustments for Features-2,985-3,1600-1,050-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,545$29,002$56,570$84,340$116,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$27,770$60,180
Total Invoice$28,353$29,975$51,387$77,528$115,121
Adjustments for Features-2,772-2,9450-953-6,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,581$27,030$51,387$76,575$108,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$0$25,188$57,376

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseZ06ZR1
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/power telescoping steering wheel  $300$300$300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
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
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
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$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
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   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,335$4,175$5,225$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$3,160$0$1,050$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,772-2,9450-953-6,358

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested134041%
Total Not Requested195059%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Cargo cover75Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested134033%
Total Not Requested275067%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested134033%
Total Not Requested275067%

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