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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterSS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $46,625
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $44,760
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Full-size spare tire     500
Sunroof     900
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Full-size spare tire     455
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 886 1,027 1,400
Options (change) 622 713 1,274
Destination 645 645 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,226 $29,567 $50,320
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,474 $48,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,427
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterSS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4415hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7220, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$28,226$29,567$50,320
Adjustments for Features-7400-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,486$29,567$43,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0
Total Invoice$26,197$27,474$48,329
Adjustments for Features-6870-6,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,510$27,474$41,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,964$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterSS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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 external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Performance meter  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,560$5,820$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-6870-6,392

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year20082017
ModelForesterSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in114.8 in
Length176.6 in195.5 in
Width68.3 in74.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,998 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.4 ft3

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