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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: $34,007

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $25,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,285

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $52,455 $62,140
Base Invoice $27,992 $49,308 $58,412
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 495  
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo net 48    
Bodyside moldings 240 100  
Cargo cover 166 195 195
All-weather floor mats 69 225 225
Roof rack crossbars 195 250 250
Universal garage door opener 93    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Sunroof   995 995
4WD   3,000 3,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 450  
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo net 31    
Bodyside moldings 156 91  
Cargo cover 108 177 177
All-weather floor mats 39 205 205
Roof rack crossbars 117 228 228
Universal garage door opener 61    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   123 123
Sunroof   905 905
4WD   2,820 2,820
Options (change) 3,337 5,395 4,800
Options (change) 2,518 4,999 4,458
Destination 775 1,295 1,295
Total Price $34,007 $59,145 $68,235
Total Invoice $31,285 $55,602 $64,165

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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: $20,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,692
Model Year201220172017
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$34,007$59,145$68,235
Adjustments for Features0-4,920-8,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,007$54,225$59,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,240
Total Invoice$31,285$55,602$64,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-8,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,285$50,977$55,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,941

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201220172017
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $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 second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50 $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,835$11,755$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,920$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,625-8,247

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122017
ModelForesterTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length179.5 in204.0 in
Width70.1 in80.5 in
Height65.9 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.551.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft394.7 ft3

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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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