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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: $34,049

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,346

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 XT Touring2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $28,084 $34,818 $39,943
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 495  
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Cargo cover 166 140 140
All-weather floor mats 69 150 150
Cargo net 48    
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450  
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
AWD   2,000 2,000
Roof rack   340 340
Class III trailer hitch     575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 450  
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Cargo cover 108 127 127
All-weather floor mats 39 136 136
Cargo net 31    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230  
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
AWD   1,900 1,900
Roof rack   309 309
Class III trailer hitch     523
Options (change) 3,259 9,320 4,605
Options (change) 2,467 8,560 4,269
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $34,049 $46,865 $47,545
Total Invoice $31,346 $44,273 $45,107

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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: $9,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,795
Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 XT Touring2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$34,049$46,865$47,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,049$43,550$43,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$205
Total Invoice$31,346$44,273$45,107
Adjustments for Features0-3,132-3,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,346$41,141$41,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 XT Touring2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,885$9,200$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,132-3,596

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length169.5 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
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 2LT

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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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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