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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: $22,420

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,267

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $4,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,545
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,518
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Sunroof     850
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 53
All-weather floor mats 33 33 123
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 941 899 1,050
Options (change) 655 627 924
Destination 625 625 825
Total Price $28,261 $29,419 $22,420
Total Invoice $26,210 $27,368 $21,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year200720072015
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,261$29,419$22,420
Adjustments for Features-2,375-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,886$28,094$22,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$0
Total Invoice$26,210$27,368$21,267
Adjustments for Features-2,203-1,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,007$26,135$21,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,128$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200720072015
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 
Remote app  $25
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
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$6,575$5,525$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,203-1,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072015
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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