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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: $11,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $26,005 $30,409 $36,337
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
4-speed automatic 800    
255/55HR20   1,120  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525 525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Class II trailer hitch 192    
4-speed automatic 728    
255/55HR20   986  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
AWD   1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462 462
Options (change) 1,718 9,400 3,925
Options (change) 1,325 8,593 3,594
Destination 625 810 810
Total Price $30,238 $42,220 $42,985
Total Invoice $27,955 $39,812 $40,741

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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: $7,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,355
Model Year200620112011
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$30,238$42,220$42,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,655-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,238$37,565$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$27,955$39,812$40,741
Adjustments for Features0-4,390-5,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,955$35,422$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620112011
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,020$10,675$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,390-5,431

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062011
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 LT

255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

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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