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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: $39,006

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,994

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $43,905
Base Invoice $33,675 $40,832
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Remote start 455  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   4,035
Luxury Package   1,575
4WD   2,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Remote start 341  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,551
Luxury Package   1,386
4WD   2,650
Options (change) 2,001 8,460
Options (change) 1,404 7,587
Destination 915 995
Total Price $39,006 $53,360
Total Invoice $35,994 $49,414

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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: $15,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,246
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterTahoe
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4320hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-17
Total Price$39,006$53,360
Adjustments for Features-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,111$53,360
Total Invoice$35,994$49,414
Adjustments for Features-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,168$49,414

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $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$10,825$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
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
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested106535%
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 seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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