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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,010 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | |||||
| Difference: $6,750 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | |||||
| Difference: $5,922 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Sonic |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $23,195 | $26,495 | $27,995 | $29,995 | $17,365 |
| Base Invoice | $21,869 | $24,814 | $26,186 | $28,084 | $16,497 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | 166 | |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | 368 | ||
| Satellite radio | 432 | 432 | |||
| Fog lights | 374 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | 276 | ||
| Satellite radio | 324 | 324 | |||
| Fog lights | 243 | ||||
| Sunroof | 748 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,840 | 966 | 534 | 166 | 850 |
| Options (change) | 1,368 | 708 | 384 | 108 | 748 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 725 | 725 | 795 |
| Total Price | $25,760 | $28,186 | $29,254 | $30,886 | $19,010 |
| Total Invoice | $23,962 | $26,247 | $27,295 | $28,917 | $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: $4,250 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Sonic |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $25,760 | $28,186 | $29,254 | $30,886 | $19,010 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,500 | -4,765 | -5,665 | -5,840 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,260 | $23,421 | $23,589 | $25,046 | $19,010 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $161 | $329 | $1,786 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $23,962 | $26,247 | $27,295 | $28,917 | $18,040 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,326 | -4,437 | -5,286 | -5,468 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,636 | $21,810 | $22,009 | $23,449 | $18,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $174 | $373 | $1,813 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Sonic |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,400 | $6,665 | $7,565 | $7,740 | $1,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,500 | $4,765 | $5,665 | $5,840 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,326 | -4,437 | -5,286 | -5,468 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Sonic |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 159.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,691 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
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