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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: $32,178

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,460 $35,540
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,134 $33,585
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Cargo net 46    
All-weather floor mats 69 140 140
Remote start 432    
Navigation system 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation Package   795 495
Convenience Package   1,045  
Driver Confidence Package   595  
Technology Package   1,150  
Leather Package   1,495  
Metal pedals   170 170
3.6L V6   975  
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050
Enhanced Convenience Package     1,035
Advanced Technology Package     735
Rear spoiler     425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Cargo net 30    
All-weather floor mats 39 127 127
Remote start 324    
Navigation system 1,650    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation Package   723 450
Convenience Package   951  
Driver Confidence Package   541  
Technology Package   1,046  
Leather Package   1,360  
Metal pedals   155 155
3.6L V6   931  
Panoramic sunroof   956 956
Enhanced Convenience Package     942
Advanced Technology Package     669
Rear spoiler     387
Options (change) 3,288 7,415 4,050
Options (change) 2,701 6,790 3,686
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $32,178 $37,750 $40,465
Total Invoice $29,805 $35,799 $38,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,576
Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,178$37,750$40,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,178$36,255$37,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,415
Total Invoice$29,805$35,799$38,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,418-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,805$34,381$35,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterImpalaImpala
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,695$7,190$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,418-2,635

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.7 in
Length179.5 in201.3 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo mat40No
Remote start150Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested40045%
Total Not Requested49055%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo mat40No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested81577%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25032%
Total Not Requested52568%

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