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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: $4,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,346

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $23,945
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $22,987
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 125
All-weather floor mats 72 72 140
Engine-block heater 133 133 100
Remote start 445 445  
AC power outlet 415 415  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Bodyside moldings     230
Fog lights     375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 114
All-weather floor mats 46 46 127
Engine-block heater 86 86 91
Remote start 333 333  
AC power outlet 311 311  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Bodyside moldings     209
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 1,302 1,302 3,830
Options (change) 929 929 3,484
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $32,947 $35,947 $28,650
Total Invoice $30,564 $33,348 $27,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $931
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,947$35,947$28,650
Adjustments for Features-2,465-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,482$33,282$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,564$33,348$27,346
Adjustments for Features-2,287-2,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,277$30,876$27,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$6,795$6,995$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,287-2,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162018
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
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%
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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