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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: $33,571

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,051

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $31,745
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,999
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,890
Bodyside moldings 240  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
2LT Equipment Group   2,225
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,663
Bodyside moldings 156  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
2LT Equipment Group   2,134
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,890
Class III trailer hitch   436
Options (change) 2,781 9,785
Options (change) 2,172 8,917
Destination 795 775
Total Price $33,571 $42,305
Total Invoice $31,051 $39,691

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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: $6,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,914
Model Year20132009
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$33,571$42,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,571$40,465
Total Invoice$31,051$39,691
Adjustments for Features0-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,051$37,965

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132009
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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,935$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,726

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length169.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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