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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: $32,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $43,905
Base Invoice $28,084 $40,832
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Rearview camera   450
Sunroof   995
4WD   2,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Rearview camera   396
Sunroof   876
4WD   2,650
Options (change) 1,961 4,295
Options (change) 1,391 3,922
Destination 725 995
Total Price $32,681 $49,195
Total Invoice $30,200 $45,749

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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: $14,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,638
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$32,681$49,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,681$47,140
Total Invoice$30,200$45,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,200$43,838

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Total Value of Features$6,335$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,911

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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