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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: $21,980

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,853

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $20,185
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $19,176
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 90 60
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75
Sunroof       850
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 58 53
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 405 405 405 985
Options (change) 262 262 262 867
Destination 850 850 850 810
Total Price $30,050 $32,050 $35,050 $21,980
Total Invoice $28,067 $29,897 $32,681 $20,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,296
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,050$32,050$35,050$21,980
Adjustments for Features-5,265-6,225-6,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$25,825$28,625$21,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$28,067$29,897$32,681$20,853
Adjustments for Features-4,918-5,807-5,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,149$24,090$26,690$20,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$941$3,541$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$8,250$8,450$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$6,225$6,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,918-5,807-5,9910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in159.0 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height66.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft347.7 ft3

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