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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: $33,929

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $40,575
Base Invoice $27,992 $38,141
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 795
Remote start 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 150
Cargo cover 166 140
Cargo net 48  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   325
Class III trailer hitch   525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 700
Remote start 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 132
Cargo cover 108 123
Cargo net 31  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Roof rack   286
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 3,259 5,335
Options (change) 2,467 4,835
Destination 775 860
Total Price $33,929 $46,770
Total Invoice $31,234 $43,836

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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: $9,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,495
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp 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)225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$33,929$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,929$43,455
Total Invoice$31,234$43,836
Adjustments for Features0-3,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,234$40,729

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,810$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
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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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 LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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