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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: $25,995

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,654

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $20,198 $22,490
Navigation system 1,350     795 795
Cargo net 68 68 68 60 60
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 110 110
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Remote start 455 455 455    
RS Package       695  
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Rear spoiler         410
Navigation system 1,156     700 700
Cargo net 44 44 44 53 53
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 97 97
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 114 114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Remote start 341 341 341    
RS Package       612  
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Rear spoiler         361
Options (change) 2,252 902 902 4,160 3,195
Options (change) 1,785 629 629 3,661 2,812
Destination 915 915 915 795 795
Total Price $32,562 $34,907 $37,907 $25,995 $27,540
Total Invoice $30,205 $32,431 $35,219 $24,654 $26,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4
Model Year20182018201820132013
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$32,562$34,907$37,907$25,995$27,540
Adjustments for Features-4,315-8,375-8,6750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,247$26,532$29,232$25,995$26,390
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$395
Total Invoice$30,205$32,431$35,219$24,654$26,097
Adjustments for Features-4,003-7,781-8,0600-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,202$24,650$27,159$24,654$25,007
Cost Above Minimum$1,552$0$2,509$0$353

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018201820132013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
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
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 
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 
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  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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  
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$6,665$10,725$11,025$2,350$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$8,375$8,675$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,003-7,781-8,0600-1,090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182013
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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