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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: $34,374

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $28,084 $35,641 $44,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Navigation system 1,600   2,500
Convenience Package   450  
2LT Equipment Group   2,525  
Bose 250W 9 speakers   500  
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
5.3L V8   0  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,890  
Sunroof     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Navigation system 1,335   2,075
Convenience Package   374  
2LT Equipment Group   2,310  
Bose 250W 9 speakers   415  
4WD w/low range   2,607 2,607
5.3L V8   0  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,229  
Sunroof     826
Options (change) 3,654 10,215 6,345
Options (change) 2,787 8,935 5,508
Destination 725 950 950
Total Price $34,374 $50,080 $55,845
Total Invoice $31,596 $45,526 $50,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,971
Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$34,374$50,080$55,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,374$47,925$50,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,840
Total Invoice$31,596$45,526$50,881
Adjustments for Features0-1,959-4,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,596$43,567$46,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,686

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201120092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50 $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$7,335$9,490$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,959-4,628

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112009
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.5,485 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested160079%
Total Not Requested42521%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested185062%
Total Not Requested112538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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