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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $19,858 $22,146
Satellite radio 453 453    
Rear spoiler 367      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 995 995
Remote start 432 432    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
RS Package     695 595
Sunroof     900 900
Satellite radio 340 340    
Rear spoiler 275      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 876 876
Remote start 324 324    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
RS Package     612 524
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 3,458 3,091 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 2,850 2,578 2,280 2,192
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $30,148 $31,981 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $27,875 $29,682 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,148$31,981$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,540-3,7750-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,608$28,206$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$350
Total Invoice$27,875$29,682$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-3,273-3,5040-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,602$26,178$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,576$0$249

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
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 manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$5,935$6,170$2,395$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$3,775$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,273-3,5040-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCruze
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.3,103 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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