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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: $36,688

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,838

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,493

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Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $31,569 $35,641 $44,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
Remote start 445    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Convenience Package   450  
2LT Equipment Group   2,525  
Luxury Package   3,085  
Sunroof   995 995
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
5.3L V8   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Engine-block heater 86 62 62
Remote start 333    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Convenience Package   374  
2LT Equipment Group   2,310  
Luxury Package   2,561  
Sunroof   826 826
4WD w/low range   2,607 2,607
5.3L V8   0  
Options (change) 2,043 9,980 3,920
Options (change) 1,419 8,740 3,495
Destination 850 950 950
Total Price $36,688 $49,845 $53,420
Total Invoice $33,838 $45,331 $48,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,474
Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$36,688$49,845$53,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,688$48,725$50,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$33,838$45,331$48,868
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-2,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,838$44,312$45,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,565

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterTahoeTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,570$9,690$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-2,991

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length180.9 in202.0 in
Width70.7 in79.0 in
Height66.4 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,485 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested100048%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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