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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: $14,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,838

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,311

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Model Year20162012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $43,905
Base Invoice $31,569 $40,832
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Remote start 445  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Luxury Package   1,575
4WD   2,850
Sunroof   995
Rearview camera   390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Remote start 333  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Luxury Package   1,386
4WD   2,650
Sunroof   876
Rearview camera   344
Options (change) 2,043 5,885
Options (change) 1,419 5,322
Destination 850 995
Total Price $36,688 $50,785
Total Invoice $33,838 $47,149

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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: $12,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,714
Model Year20162012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17
Total Price$36,688$50,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,688$49,065
Total Invoice$33,838$47,149
Adjustments for Features0-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,838$45,552

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,345$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162012
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.5,567 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

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