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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: $6,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,220 $36,420
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $29,011 $34,963
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46   65
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140 140
Cargo organizer 115 115 140 140
Rear spoiler 353 353   425
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Convenience Package     875  
Leather Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,275 1,050
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30   59
All-weather floor mats 33 33 127 127
Cargo organizer 72 72 127 127
Rear spoiler 230 230   387
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Convenience Package     796  
Leather Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,160 956
Options (change) 1,056 1,284 3,625 1,820
Options (change) 727 874 3,297 1,656
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $28,396 $29,824 $34,720 $39,115
Total Invoice $26,302 $27,635 $33,183 $37,494

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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: $4,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,352
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4196hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7100, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$28,396$29,824$34,720$39,115
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,220-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,756$29,824$32,500$35,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,535
Total Invoice$26,302$27,635$33,183$37,494
Adjustments for Features-5930-2,122-3,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,709$27,635$31,061$33,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$2,522

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player   $125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Trip computer  $150$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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,635$5,995$8,215$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,220$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-2,122-3,911

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082018
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested49067%
Total Not Requested24033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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