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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: $19,410

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,622

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSonicSonic
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $17,580 $19,720
Base Invoice $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $16,877 $18,931
All Weather Package 500          
Fog lights 374          
Rear spoiler 368 368 368      
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166    
Satellite radio 432 432        
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 140 140
Convenience Package         650  
Metal pedals         105 105
Sunroof           850
All Weather Package 417          
Fog lights 243          
Rear spoiler 276 276 276      
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108    
Satellite radio 324 324        
Cargo net 31 31 31 31 55 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39 127 127
Convenience Package         592  
Metal pedals         96 96
Sunroof           774
Options (change) 1,957 1,083 651 283 955 1,155
Options (change) 1,438 778 454 178 870 1,052
Destination 725 725 725 725 875 875
Total Price $25,877 $28,303 $29,371 $31,003 $19,410 $21,750
Total Invoice $24,032 $26,317 $27,365 $28,987 $18,622 $20,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,204
Model Year201120112011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSonicSonic
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$25,877$28,303$29,371$31,003$19,410$21,750
Adjustments for Features-2,375-4,640-5,540-5,7150-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,502$23,663$23,831$25,288$19,410$20,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$329$1,786$0$840
Total Invoice$24,032$26,317$27,365$28,987$18,622$20,858
Adjustments for Features-2,206-4,314-5,162-5,3430-1,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,826$22,003$22,203$23,644$18,622$19,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$377$1,818$0$798

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSonicSonic
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900  
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
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 
Body kit    $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Compass    $0$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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,540$7,440$7,615$1,900$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$4,640$5,540$5,715$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,206-4,314-5,162-5,3430-1,438

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in159.8 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,785 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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