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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: $31,066

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,780

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelForesterForesterSS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $46,575
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $44,712
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48  
Remote start 432 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Sunroof     900
Full-size spare tire     500
Navigation system 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31  
Remote start 324 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Sunroof     819
Full-size spare tire     455
Options (change) 2,396 2,028 1,400
Options (change) 1,911 1,635 1,274
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,066 $32,698 $50,270
Total Invoice $28,780 $30,402 $48,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,845
Model Year201220122016
ModelForesterForesterSS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4415hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7220, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,066$32,698$50,270
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,066$32,523$47,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,780$30,402$48,281
Adjustments for Features0-163-2,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,780$30,239$45,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year201220122016
ModelForesterForesterSS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
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$6,485$6,660$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-2,656

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet SS

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.8 in
Length179.5 in195.5 in
Width70.1 in74.7 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,998 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

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%

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