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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: $32,085

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,895

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterImpala
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,088
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Satellite radio 432  
Cargo net 48 60
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Sunroof   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Satellite radio 324  
Cargo net 31 53
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 1,430 960
Options (change) 1,016 845
Destination 795 825
Total Price $32,220 $32,085
Total Invoice $29,895 $30,758

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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: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,421
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterImpala
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,220$32,085
Adjustments for Features-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,385$32,085
Total Invoice$29,895$30,758
Adjustments for Features-3,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,337$30,758

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterImpala
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,085$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.5 in
Length169.5 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in72.9 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft318.6 ft3

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