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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: $25,250

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,023

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 795 795 795
Cargo net 48 48 48 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 368 368        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185      
Remote start 432 432 432      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995  
Driver Convenience Package       380   380
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790 790
Fog lights           340
Sunroof           900
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 700 700 700
Cargo net 31 31 31 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 97 97 97
Rear spoiler 276 276        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120      
Remote start 324 324 324      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876  
Driver Convenience Package       334   334
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695 695
Fog lights           299
Sunroof           792
Options (change) 2,665 2,465 2,097 3,130 2,750 3,375
Options (change) 2,128 1,950 1,674 2,755 2,421 2,970
Destination 775 775 775 825 825 825
Total Price $30,035 $31,135 $32,767 $25,250 $27,380 $29,185
Total Invoice $27,808 $28,819 $30,441 $24,023 $25,980 $27,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,091
Model Year201220122012201420142014
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
TransmissionT4T4T4M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,035$31,135$32,767$25,250$27,380$29,185
Adjustments for Features-2,910-3,610-3,7850-1,400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,125$27,525$28,982$25,250$25,980$28,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$730$3,135
Total Invoice$27,808$28,819$30,441$24,023$25,980$27,781
Adjustments for Features-2,694-3,341-3,5160-1,328-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,114$25,478$26,925$24,023$24,652$27,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$1,811$0$629$2,996

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012201420142014
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 manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250 
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 
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 
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
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
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 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$5,335$6,035$6,210$2,425$3,825$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$3,610$3,785$0$1,400$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,694-3,341-3,5160-1,328-762

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122014
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested52587%
Total Not Requested8013%
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested37582%
Total Not Requested8018%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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