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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: $1,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,141

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $22,987
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 140
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 230
Remote start 432 432 432  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package       865
Fog lights       375
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 127
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 209
Remote start 324 324 324  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Fog lights       341
Options (change) 2,494 2,294 1,926 3,605
Options (change) 1,981 1,803 1,527 3,279
Destination 775 775 775 875
Total Price $29,864 $30,964 $32,596 $28,425
Total Invoice $27,661 $28,672 $30,294 $27,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $202
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,864$30,964$32,596$28,425
Adjustments for Features-780-1,480-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,084$29,484$30,941$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,661$28,672$30,294$27,141
Adjustments for Features-722-1,370-1,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,939$27,302$28,756$27,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$1,817$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key   $5
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,885$5,585$5,760$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$1,480$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-722-1,370-1,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
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
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 Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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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