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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: $30,060

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,629

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelForesterForesterCruze
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $23,945
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $22,987
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595  
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  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Bodyside moldings     230
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366  
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  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Bodyside moldings     209
Options (change) 2,897 2,897 5,240
Options (change) 2,295 2,295 4,767
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,067 $38,067 $30,060
Total Invoice $32,413 $35,198 $28,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,110
Model Year201720172018
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)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,067$38,067$30,060
Adjustments for Features-5,295-5,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,772$32,472$30,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,413$35,198$28,629
Adjustments for Features-4,894-5,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,519$30,025$28,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,506$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201720172018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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 
Body kit  $0
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 map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,250$9,550$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,295$5,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,894-5,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172018
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

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