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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: $28,650

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,554

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,346

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $23,945
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $22,987
Navigation system 1,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 125
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 140
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
Remote start 436 436 436  
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package       865
Bodyside moldings       230
Fog lights       375
Navigation system 975      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 114
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 127
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 91
Remote start 328 328 328  
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Bodyside moldings       209
Fog lights       341
Options (change) 2,384 1,284 1,284 3,830
Options (change) 1,892 917 917 3,484
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $31,204 $32,104 $35,104 $28,650
Total Invoice $28,939 $29,793 $32,578 $27,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,204$32,104$35,104$28,650
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,230-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,174$29,874$32,674$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,939$29,793$32,578$27,346
Adjustments for Features-1,883-2,069-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,056$27,724$30,323$27,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,267$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key   $5
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,935$6,135$6,335$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,230$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,883-2,069-2,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in175.3 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height66.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,886 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft347.2 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 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 outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

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