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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $15,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelForesterForesterTahoeTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $42,830 $51,465 $51,145
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $39,831 $47,862 $48,332
Class II trailer hitch 295 295      
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Sunroof     995 995 995
Class II trailer hitch 192 192      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Sunroof     876 876 876
Options (change) 735 918 995 995 995
Options (change) 478 597 876 876 876
Destination 625 625 950 950 950
Total Price $28,255 $29,438 $44,775 $53,410 $53,090
Total Invoice $26,104 $27,227 $41,657 $49,688 $50,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,333
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelForesterForesterTahoeTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T6D4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7250, 9300, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18
Total Price$28,255$29,438$44,775$53,410$53,090
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,255-7,330-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,380$29,438$41,520$46,080$48,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$4,560$6,715
Total Invoice$26,104$27,227$41,657$49,688$50,158
Adjustments for Features-8080-3,028-6,819-4,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,296$27,227$38,629$42,869$45,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$4,240$6,942

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelForesterForesterTahoeTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate   $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Removable third row seats  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Total Value of Features$6,895$6,020$9,275$13,350$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,255$7,330$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-8080-3,028-6,819-4,587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in116.0 in
Length176.6 in202.0 in
Width68.3 in79.0 in
Height65.0 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.5,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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