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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $3,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $17,688 $21,336
Satellite radio 432        
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363    
Remote start 432 432 432    
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
RS Package       695 695
Driver Convenience Package       475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
Sunroof       850 850
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Satellite radio 324        
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272    
Remote start 324 324 324    
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 1,756 1,756
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
RS Package       612 612
Driver Convenience Package       418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
Sunroof       748 748
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 3,580 2,948 2,580 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 2,817 2,327 2,051 6,414 3,596
Destination 725 725 725 750 750
Total Price $30,800 $31,668 $33,300 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $28,356 $29,238 $30,860 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,276
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
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)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$30,800$31,668$33,300$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,120-3,2950-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,380$28,548$30,005$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0$475
Total Invoice$28,356$29,238$30,860$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-2,228-2,881-3,0540-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,128$26,357$27,806$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$229$1,678$0$498

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,885$6,585$6,760$3,465$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$3,120$3,295$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,228-2,881-3,0540-332

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011
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 LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested42584%
Total Not Requested8016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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