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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: $35,456

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $13,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020092009
ModelForesterForesterTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedTouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $38,915 $48,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350   2,500 2,500
Class II trailer hitch 619 619    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Rear bumper protector 98 98    
Remote start 455 455    
Roof rack crossbars 181 181    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Luxury Package     3,085  
2LT Equipment Group     2,525  
Sunroof     995 995
Blind spot warning system       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156   2,075 2,075
Class II trailer hitch 464 464    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Rear bumper protector 63 63    
Remote start 341 341    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Luxury Package     2,561  
2LT Equipment Group     2,310  
Sunroof     826 826
Blind spot warning system       415
Options (change) 3,351 2,001 9,105 3,995
Options (change) 2,560 1,404 7,772 3,316
Destination 1,010 1,010 950 950
Total Price $35,456 $37,606 $48,970 $53,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,256
Model Year2020202020092009
ModelForesterForesterTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedTouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4310hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$35,456$37,606$48,970$53,495
Adjustments for Features-715-4,7750-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,741$32,831$48,970$50,945
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$1,975

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2020202020092009
ModelForesterForesterTahoeTahoe
TrimLimitedTouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 $200
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable third row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,915$11,975$7,200$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$4,775$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-72-3070-2,321

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20202009
ModelForesterTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in116.0 in
Length182.1 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height67.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.5,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested80039%
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested160079%
Total Not Requested42521%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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