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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,555 $29,930
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,533 $28,733
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Convenience Package     295  
Luxury Edition Package     2,270  
Sunroof     900 900
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Convenience Package     260  
Luxury Edition Package     1,998  
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 440 623 3,465 900
Options (change) 286 405 3,050 792
Destination 625 625 825 825
Total Price $27,960 $29,143 $29,845 $31,655
Total Invoice $25,912 $27,035 $28,408 $30,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,682
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4211hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$27,960$29,143$29,845$31,655
Adjustments for Features-1,280-4050-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$28,738$29,845$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$1,735
Total Invoice$25,912$27,035$28,408$30,350
Adjustments for Features-1,186-3760-72
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,726$26,659$28,408$30,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$1,870

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800
5-speed manual $0  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,245$5,370$4,965$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$405$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,186-3760-72

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.5 in
Length176.6 in200.4 in
Width68.3 in72.9 in
Height65.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested82533%

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