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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: $21,315

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,365

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSonicSonic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $17,083 $19,003
Cargo net 68 68 60 60
All-weather floor mats 81 81 140 140
Driver Confidence Package     495 495
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     1,300  
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 44 44 55 55
All-weather floor mats 52 52 127 127
Driver Confidence Package     450 450
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     1,183  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 149 149 2,645 1,545
Options (change) 96 96 2,407 1,406
Destination 915 915 875 875
Total Price $34,154 $37,154 $21,315 $22,215
Total Invoice $31,898 $34,686 $20,365 $21,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,189
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSonicSonic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,154$37,154$21,315$22,215
Adjustments for Features-10,005-10,3050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,149$26,849$21,315$22,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$750
Total Invoice$31,898$34,686$20,365$21,284
Adjustments for Features-9,344-9,6200-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,554$25,066$20,365$21,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,512$0$775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSonicSonic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$11,975$12,275$1,970$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,005$10,305$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,344-9,6200-144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in159.8 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height66.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,785 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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