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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: $24,690

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,530

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Navigation system 1,100     795 795 795
Cargo net 87 87 87 60 60 60
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 110 110 110
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 130 130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Remote start 436 436 436      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995  
Driver Convenience Package       380   380
Fog lights           340
Sunroof           900
Navigation system 975     700 700 700
Cargo net 56 56 56 53 53 53
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88 88 88
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 97 97 97
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 114 114 114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Remote start 328 328 328      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876  
Driver Convenience Package       334   334
Fog lights           299
Sunroof           792
Options (change) 2,062 962 962 2,570 2,190 2,815
Options (change) 1,642 667 667 2,262 1,928 2,477
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,882 $31,782 $34,782 $24,690 $26,820 $28,625
Total Invoice $28,689 $29,543 $32,328 $23,530 $25,487 $27,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,039
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,882$31,782$34,782$24,690$26,820$28,625
Adjustments for Features-4,435-4,635-4,8350-1,400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,447$27,147$29,947$24,690$25,420$27,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$730$3,135
Total Invoice$28,689$29,543$32,328$23,530$25,487$27,288
Adjustments for Features-4,120-4,308-4,4940-1,330-763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,569$25,235$27,834$23,530$24,157$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,265$0$627$2,995

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key    $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$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 
Active grille shutters     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,385$6,585$6,785$1,950$3,350$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$4,635$4,835$0$1,400$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,120-4,308-4,4940-1,330-763

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in181.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
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%

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%

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%

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