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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,115

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,503

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $6,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterSpark
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $13,940
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $13,382
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445  
Premium Package 1,500          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42 42      
2LT Equipment Group           1,350
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334  
Premium Package 1,338          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28 28      
2LT Equipment Group           1,296
Options (change) 2,340 840 840 445 798 1,350
Options (change) 1,930 592 592 334 564 1,296
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 825
Total Price $24,180 $23,180 $28,180 $28,085 $29,338 $16,115
Total Invoice $22,590 $21,712 $26,167 $26,276 $27,325 $15,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,588
Model Year200820082008200820082014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterSpark
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H484hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$24,180$23,180$28,180$28,085$29,338$16,115
Adjustments for Features-2,675-425-4,665-2,275-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$22,755$23,515$25,810$25,563$16,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$2,010$4,305$4,058$0
Total Invoice$22,590$21,712$26,167$26,276$27,325$15,503
Adjustments for Features-2,499-398-4,332-2,128-3,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,091$21,314$21,835$24,148$23,809$15,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$1,744$4,057$3,718$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark

Model Year200820082008200820082014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterSpark
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic  $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Remote app     $25
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags     $350
Stability control     $400
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250 $250
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights     $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass  $0   
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25
Trip computer     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Total Value of Features$6,125$3,875$8,115$5,725$7,225$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$425$4,665$2,275$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,499-398-4,332-2,128-3,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterSpark
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in93.5 in
Length176.6 in144.7 in
Width68.3 in62.9 in
Height65.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in48.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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