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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: $28,396

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $34,465
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $32,569
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Cargo organizer 115 115 140
Rear spoiler 353 353 425
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Panoramic sunroof     1,050
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 123
Cargo organizer 72 72 123
Rear spoiler 230 230 374
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Panoramic sunroof     924
Options (change) 1,056 1,014 1,755
Options (change) 727 699 1,544
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $28,396 $29,554 $37,045
Total Invoice $26,302 $27,460 $34,938

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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: $5,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,060
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4196hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$28,396$29,554$37,045
Adjustments for Features-8900-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,506$29,554$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$26,302$27,460$34,938
Adjustments for Features-8240-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,478$27,460$31,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,982$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$6,560$5,670$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-8240-3,400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.7 in
Length176.6 in201.3 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft318.8 ft3

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