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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $20,095
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $19,090
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
Sunroof     850
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 1,324 957 1,050
Options (change) 937 662 956
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $28,014 $30,147 $22,020
Total Invoice $25,987 $28,064 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,713
Model Year201020102016
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,014$30,147$22,020
Adjustments for Features-3,615-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,399$26,297$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$25,987$28,064$20,921
Adjustments for Features-3,353-3,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,634$24,480$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,846$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201020102016
ModelForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,700$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,353-3,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102016
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.2,721 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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