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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: $27,125

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,831

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $22,339 $23,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Navigation system 1,350     495 495
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100 100
Cargo net 90 90 90 60 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 110 110
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 140 140
Remote start 445 445 445    
Driver Convenience Package       340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Navigation system 1,156     436 436
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88 88
Cargo net 58 58 58 53 53
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 97 97
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 123 123
Remote start 333 333 333    
Driver Convenience Package       299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695
Options (change) 2,327 977 977 3,030 2,690
Options (change) 1,832 676 676 2,667 2,368
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $32,397 $33,147 $36,147 $27,125 $27,785
Total Invoice $30,028 $30,794 $33,579 $25,831 $26,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $481
Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,397$33,147$36,147$27,125$27,785
Adjustments for Features-3,440-4,825-5,0250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,957$28,322$31,122$27,125$27,335
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0$210
Total Invoice$30,028$30,794$33,579$25,831$26,371
Adjustments for Features-3,188-4,482-4,6680-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,840$26,312$28,911$25,831$25,944
Cost Above Minimum$528$0$2,599$0$113

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250 $250
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
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 
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,500$8,700$3,675$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$4,825$5,025$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,188-4,482-4,6680-427

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172015
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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