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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: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $17,365
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $16,497
Premium Package 2,500      
All Weather Package 400      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Fog lights 374      
iPod integration 223 223 223  
Sunroof       850
Premium Package 2,258      
All Weather Package 367      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Fog lights 243      
iPod integration 145 145 145  
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 4,483 1,209 842 850
Options (change) 3,736 868 593 748
Destination 695 695 695 795
Total Price $25,173 $27,899 $29,732 $19,010
Total Invoice $23,369 $25,893 $27,697 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,199
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,173$27,899$29,732$19,010
Adjustments for Features-1,900-5,015-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,273$22,884$24,482$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$389$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$23,369$25,893$27,697$18,040
Adjustments for Features-1,764-4,654-4,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,605$21,239$22,806$18,040
Cost Above Minimum$366$0$1,567$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$7,440$7,675$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$5,015$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,764-4,654-4,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in159.0 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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