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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: $24,460

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,328

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
iPod integration 223 223      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Cargo net 46 46 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 367        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Remote start 432 432      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     380    
Fog lights         340
Sunroof         900
iPod integration 145 145      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Cargo net 30 30 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 39 39 97 97 97
Rear spoiler 275        
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 700 700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Remote start 324 324      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     334    
Fog lights         299
Sunroof         792
Options (change) 3,573 3,206 2,340 1,960 2,205
Options (change) 2,919 2,647 2,060 1,726 1,941
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Total Price $30,263 $32,096 $24,460 $26,590 $28,015
Total Invoice $27,944 $29,751 $23,328 $25,285 $26,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,263$32,096$24,460$26,590$28,015
Adjustments for Features-2,885-3,1200-1,400-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,378$28,976$24,460$25,190$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$730$3,210
Total Invoice$27,944$29,751$23,328$25,285$26,752
Adjustments for Features-2,664-2,8920-1,331-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,280$26,859$23,328$23,954$26,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$626$3,095

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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$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$0
Total Value of Features$5,935$6,170$3,050$4,450$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$3,120$0$1,400$345
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,664-2,8920-1,331-329

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092014
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 in42.3 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 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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested28046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 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
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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