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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: $33,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,046

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $43,905
Base Invoice $27,992 $40,832
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   4,035
4WD   2,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,551
4WD   2,650
Options (change) 2,961 6,885
Options (change) 2,279 6,201
Destination 775 995
Total Price $33,631 $51,785
Total Invoice $31,046 $48,028

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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: $15,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,158
Model Year20122012
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$33,631$51,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,631$48,740
Total Invoice$31,046$48,028
Adjustments for Features0-2,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,046$45,204

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012
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 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$6,585$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,824

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested106535%

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