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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: $26,885

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,620

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,806

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185      
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 495 495 495
Satellite radio 432          
Cargo net 48 48 48 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 368 368        
Remote start 432 432 432      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363      
Driver Convenience Package       340   340
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995  
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790 790
Sun and Sound Package           995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120      
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 436 436 436
Satellite radio 324          
Cargo net 31 31 31 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 97 97 97
Rear spoiler 276 276        
Remote start 324 324 324      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272      
Driver Convenience Package       299   299
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876  
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695 695
Sun and Sound Package           876
Options (change) 3,697 3,065 2,697 2,790 2,450 2,790
Options (change) 2,887 2,397 2,121 2,456 2,157 2,456
Destination 725 725 725 825 825 825
Total Price $30,917 $31,785 $33,417 $26,885 $27,545 $29,275
Total Invoice $28,426 $29,308 $30,930 $25,620 $26,160 $27,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4T4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,917$31,785$33,417$26,885$27,545$29,275
Adjustments for Features-1,985-2,685-2,860-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,932$29,100$30,557$26,610$26,820$29,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$28,426$29,308$30,930$25,620$26,160$27,915
Adjustments for Features-1,825-2,476-2,647-262-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,601$26,832$28,283$25,358$25,471$27,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$1,682$0$113$2,557

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
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 
Active grille shutters     $0
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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,435$6,135$6,310$3,725$4,175$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$2,685$2,860$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,825-2,476-2,647-262-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112015
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.3,085 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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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