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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: $28,479

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,362

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,158 $36,086
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Class II trailer hitch 299 299    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Class III trailer hitch     525 525
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Class II trailer hitch 195 195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Class III trailer hitch     462 462
Options (change) 1,139 1,367 6,280 1,925
Options (change) 787 934 5,707 1,694
Destination 645 645 775 775
Total Price $28,479 $29,907 $38,800 $40,685
Total Invoice $26,362 $27,695 $36,640 $38,555

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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: $7,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,820
Model Year2008200820102010
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, 7155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,479$29,907$38,800$40,685
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,230-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,839$29,907$35,570$36,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$760
Total Invoice$26,362$27,695$36,640$38,555
Adjustments for Features-5920-3,050-4,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,770$27,695$33,590$34,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$838

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008200820102010
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
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
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
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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
Door sill trim plates $100  
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,335$5,695$8,925$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,230$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-3,050-4,127

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082010
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

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%
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%
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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