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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: $30,738

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,492

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $33,725
Base Invoice $26,116 $32,039
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 150
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   325
Class III trailer hitch   525
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 132
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Roof rack   286
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 2,198 4,790
Options (change) 1,731 4,355
Destination 645 860
Total Price $30,738 $39,375
Total Invoice $28,492 $37,254

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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: $6,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,368
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/65-18
Total Price$30,738$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,738$36,845
Total Invoice$28,492$37,254
Adjustments for Features0-2,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,492$34,860

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,620$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in203.7 in
Width68.3 in78.5 in
Height65.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 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
32.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3116.3 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%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

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