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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: $9,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedTouring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $20,685 $23,190
Navigation system 1,350   995 995
Remote start 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
RS Package     612 524
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 2,050 700 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 1,655 499 2,804 2,192
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $33,820 $35,970 $24,665 $26,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,368
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedTouring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,820$35,970$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-5,345-9,4050-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$26,565$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$255

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedTouring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,715$11,775$2,370$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$9,405$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-416-3850-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length182.1 in181.0 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height67.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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