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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: $28,425

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,141

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $22,987
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140
Bodyside moldings 238 238 230
Remote start 432 432  
iPod integration 223 223  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Fog lights     375
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127
Bodyside moldings 155 155 209
Remote start 324 324  
iPod integration 145 145  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 3,765 3,398 3,605
Options (change) 2,898 2,623 3,279
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $30,455 $32,588 $28,425
Total Invoice $27,948 $30,025 $27,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $298
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,455$32,588$28,425
Adjustments for Features-555-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$31,798$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$27,948$30,025$27,141
Adjustments for Features-509-7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,439$29,297$27,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,858$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,310$5,545$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-509-7280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in175.3 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height65.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,886 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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