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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: $30,413

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,224

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $26,116 $35,641 $44,423
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
4-speed automatic 800    
2LT Equipment Group   2,525  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Sunroof   995 995
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
5.3L V8   0  
Class II trailer hitch 192    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
4-speed automatic 727    
2LT Equipment Group   2,310  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Sunroof   826 826
4WD w/low range   2,607 2,607
5.3L V8   0  
Options (change) 1,893 6,665 3,845
Options (change) 1,483 5,988 3,433
Destination 625 950 950
Total Price $30,413 $46,530 $53,345
Total Invoice $28,224 $42,579 $48,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,699
Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$30,413$46,530$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,413$42,535$45,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,065
Total Invoice$28,224$42,579$48,806
Adjustments for Features0-3,656-7,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,224$38,923$41,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,797

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,745$9,740$13,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,656-7,086

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,350 lb.5,485 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested130064%
Total Not Requested72536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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