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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,154

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Model Year20062009
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $39,975
Base Invoice $26,005 $37,776
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,890
Class III trailer hitch   436
Options (change) 1,718 3,895
Options (change) 1,325 3,558
Destination 625 775
Total Price $30,238 $44,645
Total Invoice $27,955 $42,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,924
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-20
Total Price$30,238$44,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,238$38,040
Total Invoice$27,955$42,109
Adjustments for Features0-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,955$35,879

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,895$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in205.0 in
Width68.3 in78.4 in
Height65.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

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