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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: $28,588

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,425

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $31,122 $37,083
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Cargo cover     140 140
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,525  
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Class III trailer hitch     525 525
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Cargo cover     123 123
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces     1,342  
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Class III trailer hitch     462 462
Options (change) 1,268 1,409 6,735 2,065
Options (change) 870 961 6,146 1,817
Destination 625 625 825 825
Total Price $28,588 $29,929 $40,320 $41,925
Total Invoice $26,425 $27,702 $38,093 $39,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,763
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,588$29,929$40,320$41,925
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,955-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,688$29,929$36,365$37,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$930
Total Invoice$26,425$27,702$38,093$39,725
Adjustments for Features-8320-3,737-4,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,593$27,702$34,356$35,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,109$0$982

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$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$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,095$5,195$9,150$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,955$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-8320-3,737-4,387

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,791 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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130067%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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