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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: $26,335

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,136

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Navigation system 1,100     495 495 495
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100 100 100
Cargo net 87 87 87 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 110 110 110
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 140 140 140
Remote start 436 436 436      
Driver Convenience Package       340   340
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995  
Sun and Sound Package           995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Navigation system 975     436 436 436
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88 88 88
Cargo net 56 56 56 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 97 97 97
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 123 123 123
Remote start 328 328 328      
Driver Convenience Package       299   299
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876  
Sun and Sound Package           876
Options (change) 2,062 962 962 2,240 1,900 2,240
Options (change) 1,642 667 667 1,972 1,673 1,972
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,882 $31,782 $34,782 $26,335 $26,995 $28,725
Total Invoice $28,689 $29,543 $32,328 $25,136 $25,676 $27,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $392
Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8250, 9250, 9250, 9
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$26,335$26,995$28,725
Adjustments for Features-3,685-3,885-4,085-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,197$27,897$30,697$26,060$26,270$28,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$28,689$29,543$32,328$25,136$25,676$27,431
Adjustments for Features-3,423-3,611-3,797-262-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,266$25,932$28,531$24,874$24,986$27,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,265$0$112$2,557

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201420142014201520152015
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app   $25$25$25
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   
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
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$6,510$6,710$6,910$3,100$3,550$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$3,885$4,085$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,423-3,611-3,797-262-6900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142015
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.3,085 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%
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%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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