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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,787

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $20,185
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $19,176
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 60
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Sunroof     850
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 441 399 910
Options (change) 288 260 801
Destination 625 625 810
Total Price $27,961 $28,919 $21,905
Total Invoice $25,914 $26,890 $20,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,995
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,961$28,919$21,905
Adjustments for Features-2,300-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,661$27,669$21,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,008$0
Total Invoice$25,914$26,890$20,787
Adjustments for Features-2,132-1,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,782$25,728$20,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,946$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$5,475$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,132-1,1620

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in99.4 in
Length176.6 in159.0 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft347.7 ft3

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