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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: $30,782

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,470

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $43,905
Base Invoice $26,409 $40,832
Class II trailer hitch 468  
iPod integration 223  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Satellite radio 453  
Remote start 432  
Sunroof   995
4WD   2,850
Class II trailer hitch 351  
iPod integration 145  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Satellite radio 340  
Remote start 324  
Sunroof   876
4WD   2,650
Options (change) 1,892 3,845
Options (change) 1,366 3,526
Destination 695 995
Total Price $30,782 $48,745
Total Invoice $28,470 $45,353

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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: $15,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,329
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$30,782$48,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,782$46,000
Total Invoice$28,470$45,353
Adjustments for Features0-2,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,470$42,799

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Total Value of Features$6,570$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,554

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length179.5 in202.0 in
Width70.1 in79.0 in
Height65.9 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft3108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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