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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: $16,750

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $7,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,139

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $6,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpark
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $14,875
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $14,354
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Premium Package 1,500        
Sunroof         1,000
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Premium Package 1,338        
Sunroof         910
Options (change) 2,298 798 445 798 1,000
Options (change) 1,902 564 334 564 910
Destination 645 645 645 645 875
Total Price $24,138 $28,138 $28,085 $29,338 $16,750
Total Invoice $22,562 $26,139 $26,276 $27,325 $16,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,741
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpark
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H498hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$24,138$28,138$28,085$29,338$16,750
Adjustments for Features-1,800-3,790-1,425-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,338$24,348$26,660$26,413$16,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,562$26,139$26,276$27,325$16,139
Adjustments for Features-1,682-3,521-1,333-2,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$22,618$24,943$24,601$16,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,738$4,063$3,721$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterSpark
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$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 
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,790$5,425$6,925$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$3,790$1,425$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,682-3,521-1,333-2,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Spark

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSpark
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in93.9 in
Length176.6 in142.5 in
Width68.3 in62.8 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,247 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in48.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft329.7 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 seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested42512%
Total Not Requested310088%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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