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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: $19,085 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | ||||||
| Difference: $7,561 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | ||||||
| Difference: $6,857 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Sonic |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $24,595 | $28,495 | $28,095 | $30,095 | $33,095 | $17,365 |
| Base Invoice | $23,203 | $26,690 | $26,313 | $28,144 | $30,927 | $16,497 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| Engine-block heater | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 75 |
| Fog lights | 386 | 386 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| Engine-block heater | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 66 |
| Fog lights | 289 | 289 | ||||
| Sunroof | 748 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,201 | 701 | 315 | 315 | 315 | 925 |
| Options (change) | 910 | 493 | 204 | 204 | 204 | 814 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 795 |
| Total Price | $26,646 | $30,046 | $29,260 | $31,260 | $34,260 | $19,085 |
| Total Invoice | $24,963 | $28,033 | $27,367 | $29,198 | $31,981 | $18,106 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,635 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Sonic |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | CVT-8 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $26,646 | $30,046 | $29,260 | $31,260 | $34,260 | $19,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,750 | -4,725 | -6,015 | -6,965 | -7,165 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,896 | $25,321 | $23,245 | $24,295 | $27,095 | $19,085 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $651 | $2,076 | $0 | $1,050 | $3,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $24,963 | $28,033 | $27,367 | $29,198 | $31,981 | $18,106 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,576 | -4,408 | -5,626 | -6,506 | -6,688 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,387 | $23,625 | $21,741 | $22,692 | $25,293 | $18,106 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $646 | $1,884 | $0 | $951 | $3,552 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Sonic |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $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 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $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 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,975 | $6,950 | $8,240 | $9,190 | $9,390 | $2,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,750 | $4,725 | $6,015 | $6,965 | $7,165 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,576 | -4,408 | -5,626 | -6,506 | -6,688 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Sonic |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 159.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,691 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 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 | 34.4 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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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