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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,350     995 995
Remote start 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
RS Package       695 595
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Navigation system 1,156     876 876
Remote start 341 341 341    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
RS Package       612 524
Obstacle detection, rear       260  
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 2,050 700 700 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 1,655 499 499 2,804 2,192
Destination 915 915 915 795 795
Total Price $32,360 $34,705 $37,705 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $30,075 $32,301 $35,089 $23,457 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $184
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
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$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-5,245-9,305-9,6050-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,115$25,400$28,100$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$255
Total Invoice$30,075$32,301$35,089$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-4,875-8,660-8,9390-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$23,641$26,150$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$1,559$0$2,509$0$200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018201820122012
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 manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $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$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
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  
HD radio$50$50$50  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
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$7,615$11,675$11,975$2,370$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,245$9,305$9,605$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,875-8,660-8,9390-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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