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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: $6,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $20,095
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $19,090
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 140
Satellite radio 432 432 432  
Sunroof       850
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 127
Satellite radio 324 324 324  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 1,083 1,083 715 1,050
Options (change) 778 778 502 956
Destination 795 795 795 875
Total Price $28,873 $30,273 $31,505 $22,020
Total Invoice $26,879 $28,159 $29,381 $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: $3,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,779
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,873$30,273$31,505$22,020
Adjustments for Features-3,415-4,315-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,458$25,958$27,015$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$26,879$28,159$29,381$20,921
Adjustments for Features-3,179-4,014-4,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,700$24,145$25,194$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$1,494$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320132016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,865$6,765$6,940$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$4,315$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,179-4,014-4,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length169.5 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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