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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: $33,665

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,078

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,760
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,122
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,890
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166 140
Cargo net 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Sunroof   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,663
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108 123
Cargo net 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Sunroof   1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
AWD   1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 2,995 10,625
Options (change) 2,311 9,709
Destination 775 825
Total Price $33,665 $44,210
Total Invoice $31,078 $41,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,750
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4281hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/65-18
Total Price$33,665$44,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$42,270
Total Invoice$31,078$41,656
Adjustments for Features0-1,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,078$39,828

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,910$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,828

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in205.0 in
Width70.1 in78.4 in
Height65.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 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		33.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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