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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: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $39,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $37,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $62,200
Base Invoice $26,116 $58,468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
All-weather floor mats 55 225
6.2L V8   2,720
RST Edition   2,630
Cargo cover   195
Roof rack crossbars   265
Sunroof   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
All-weather floor mats 33 205
6.2L V8   2,475
RST Edition   2,393
Cargo cover   177
Roof rack crossbars   241
Sunroof   905
Options (change) 2,540 7,030
Options (change) 1,953 6,396
Destination 645 1,295
Total Price $31,080 $70,525
Total Invoice $28,714 $66,159

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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: $28,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,492
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4420hp V8
TransmissionA4T10
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17285/45-22
Total Price$31,080$70,525
Adjustments for Features0-10,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$59,915
Total Invoice$28,714$66,159
Adjustments for Features0-9,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,714$56,206

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Integrated trailer brake controller $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$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 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$5,295$15,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,953

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in116.0 in
Length176.6 in204.0 in
Width68.3 in80.5 in
Height65.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.051.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft394.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
FeatureValueRequested?
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
RST Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
285/45R22 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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