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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 1,350     1,995 1,995
Remote start 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
225/50R17       395  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
RS Package       695 695
Driver Convenience Package       475  
Sunroof       850 850
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Navigation system 1,156     1,756 1,756
Remote start 341 341 341    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
225/50R17       348  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
RS Package       612 612
Driver Convenience Package       418  
Sunroof       748 748
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 2,050 700 700 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 1,655 499 499 6,762 3,596
Destination 915 915 915 750 750
Total Price $32,360 $34,705 $37,705 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $30,075 $32,301 $35,089 $25,200 $25,682

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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: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $470
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
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$32,360$34,705$37,705$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-4,075-8,135-8,4350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$26,570$29,270$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$230
Total Invoice$30,075$32,301$35,089$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-3,787-7,571-7,8500-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,288$24,730$27,239$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$1,558$0$2,509$0$292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
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 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,540$11,600$11,900$3,465$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$8,135$8,435$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,787-7,571-7,8500-190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,323 lb.3,103 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.4 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 LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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