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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: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,110 $29,630 $31,135
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,619 $28,000 $29,423
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo net 46 46      
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87 100    
Leather seating surfaces     1,125    
Bodyside moldings     100 100 100
Sunroof     900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash     295 295 295
Convenience Package         240
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo net 30 30      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56 83    
Leather seating surfaces     934    
Bodyside moldings     83 83 83
Sunroof     747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash     245 245 245
Convenience Package         199
Options (change) 886 1,114 2,520 1,295 1,535
Options (change) 622 769 2,092 1,075 1,274
Destination 645 645 750 750 750
Total Price $28,226 $29,654 $30,380 $31,675 $33,420
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,530 $28,461 $29,825 $31,447

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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: $3,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,744
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,226$29,654$30,380$31,675$33,420
Adjustments for Features-1,595-9550-275-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,631$28,699$30,380$31,400$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,020$2,740
Total Invoice$26,197$27,530$28,461$29,825$31,447
Adjustments for Features-1,480-8870-259-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,717$26,643$28,461$29,566$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,105$2,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manual $0   
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,185$5,545$4,590$4,865$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$955$0$275$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,480-8870-259-282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082009
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 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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