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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,275

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $3,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,156

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $2,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterCruze LimitedCruze Limited
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,370 $24,370
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,435 $23,273
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140 140
Rear spoiler 367      
Remote start 432 432    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495 495
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30 55 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127 127
Rear spoiler 275      
Remote start 324 324    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 450 450
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     905 905
Driver Convenience Package     309  
Options (change) 3,573 3,206 2,030 1,690
Options (change) 2,919 2,647 1,846 1,537
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $30,263 $32,096 $26,275 $26,935
Total Invoice $27,944 $29,751 $25,156 $25,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterCruze LimitedCruze Limited
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,263$32,096$26,275$26,935
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,0950-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,403$30,001$26,275$26,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$210
Total Invoice$27,944$29,751$25,156$25,685
Adjustments for Features-1,717-1,9420-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,227$27,809$25,156$25,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,582$0$100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterCruze LimitedCruze Limited
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,610$5,845$3,750$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,095$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,717-1,9420-429

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterCruze Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in181.0 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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