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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: $25,680

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,401

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $21,295 $23,805
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $20,443 $22,734
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
Remote start 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Proximity key       300  
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
Remote start 341 341 341    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 2,252 902 902 3,560 2,880
Options (change) 1,785 629 629 3,133 2,535
Destination 915 915 915 825 825
Total Price $32,562 $34,907 $37,907 $25,680 $27,510
Total Invoice $30,205 $32,431 $35,219 $24,401 $26,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $272
Model Year20182018201820142014
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, 8250, 9250, 9
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$25,680$27,510
Adjustments for Features-4,290-8,350-8,6500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,272$26,557$29,257$25,680$26,360
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$680
Total Invoice$30,205$32,431$35,219$24,401$26,094
Adjustments for Features-3,979-7,758-8,0370-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,226$24,673$27,182$24,401$25,003
Cost Above Minimum$1,553$0$2,509$0$602

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018201820142014
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$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  
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$6,640$10,700$11,000$2,350$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$8,350$8,650$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,979-7,758-8,0370-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182014
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 in42.3 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%
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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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