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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,075

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,057

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,858 $22,146
Satellite radio 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
RS Package     695 595
Sunroof     900 900
Satellite radio 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
RS Package     612 524
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 798 981 1,595 1,495
Options (change) 564 683 1,404 1,316
Destination 625 625 795 795
Total Price $28,118 $29,501 $23,075 $25,480
Total Invoice $26,119 $27,424 $22,057 $24,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,809
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,118$29,501$23,075$25,480
Adjustments for Features-2,425-1,5500-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,693$27,951$23,075$23,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$350
Total Invoice$26,119$27,424$22,057$24,257
Adjustments for Features-2,253-1,4410-1,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,866$25,983$22,057$22,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,117$0$244

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,270$5,395$3,845$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$1,550$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,253-1,4410-1,956

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in181.0 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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