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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: $33,350

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $41,935
Base Invoice $26,707 $39,419
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 150
Cargo cover 166 140
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   575
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 132
Cargo cover 108 123
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,880
Class III trailer hitch   506
Options (change) 4,160 4,265
Options (change) 3,166 3,873
Destination 695 875
Total Price $33,350 $47,075
Total Invoice $30,568 $44,167

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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: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,091
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$33,350$47,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$42,270
Total Invoice$30,568$44,167
Adjustments for Features0-4,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$39,659

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,520$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,508

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in203.7 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height65.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.570.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3116.3 ft3

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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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