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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: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSonic
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $20,095
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,090
Cargo net 68 68 68 60
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 140
Forward collision warning       395
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 44 44 44 55
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 127
Forward collision warning       359
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 149 149 149 1,445
Options (change) 96 96 96 1,315
Destination 915 915 915 875
Total Price $30,459 $34,154 $37,154 $22,415
Total Invoice $28,516 $31,898 $34,686 $21,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,461
Model Year2018201820182016
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$30,459$34,154$37,154$22,415
Adjustments for Features-5,020-9,805-10,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,439$24,349$27,049$22,415
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$28,516$31,898$34,686$21,280
Adjustments for Features-4,700-9,157-9,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,816$22,741$25,252$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$1,075$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182016
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass   $0
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$7,640$12,425$12,725$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$9,805$10,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,700-9,157-9,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,323 lb.2,721 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 RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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