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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: $27,065

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $3,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $2,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze LimitedCruze Limited
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $23,370 $24,370
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $22,435 $23,273
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 495 495
Satellite radio 432        
Cargo net 48 48 48 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 140 140
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Remote start 432 432 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363    
Driver Convenience Package       340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 450 450
Satellite radio 324        
Cargo net 31 31 31 55 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 127 127
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Remote start 324 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272    
Driver Convenience Package       309  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       905 905
Enhanced Safety Package       719 719
Options (change) 3,697 3,065 2,697 2,820 2,480
Options (change) 2,887 2,397 2,121 2,565 2,256
Destination 725 725 725 875 875
Total Price $30,917 $31,785 $33,417 $27,065 $27,725
Total Invoice $28,426 $29,308 $30,930 $25,875 $26,404

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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: $2,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $979
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze LimitedCruze Limited
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,917$31,785$33,417$27,065$27,725
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,410-2,5850-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,207$29,375$30,832$27,065$27,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0$210
Total Invoice$28,426$29,308$30,930$25,875$26,404
Adjustments for Features-1,572-2,222-2,3930-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,854$27,086$28,537$25,875$25,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$1,683$0$100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze LimitedCruze Limited
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
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$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,160$5,860$6,035$3,450$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$2,410$2,585$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,572-2,222-2,3930-429

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20112016
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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