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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: $32,860

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForesterImpala
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $35,845
Base Invoice $27,992 $34,411
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 48  
All-weather floor mats 69 140
Remote start 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation Package   495
Enhanced Convenience Package   1,035
Advanced Technology Package   735
Metal pedals   170
Rear spoiler   425
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 31  
All-weather floor mats 39 127
Remote start 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation Package   450
Enhanced Convenience Package   942
Advanced Technology Package   669
Metal pedals   155
Rear spoiler   387
Panoramic sunroof   956
Options (change) 2,190 4,050
Options (change) 1,735 3,686
Destination 775 875
Total Price $32,860 $40,770
Total Invoice $30,502 $38,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,960
Model Year20122017
ModelForesterImpala
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4305hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$32,860$40,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$39,190
Total Invoice$30,502$38,972
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,502$37,462

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122017
ModelForesterImpala
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,735$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122017
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala Premier

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Cargo mat40No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested81577%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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