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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: $36,059

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,207

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,677

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Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $41,935
Base Invoice $30,836 $39,419
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Remote start 436  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Engine-block heater 133 75
All-weather floor mats 72 150
Cargo cover 182 140
Cargo net 87  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   340
Class III trailer hitch   575
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Remote start 328  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Engine-block heater 86 66
All-weather floor mats 46 132
Cargo cover 118 123
Cargo net 56  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,880
Roof rack   299
Class III trailer hitch   506
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Options (change) 2,239 5,080
Options (change) 1,546 4,590
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,059 $47,890
Total Invoice $33,207 $44,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,664
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$36,059$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,059$44,675
Total Invoice$33,207$44,884
Adjustments for Features0-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,207$41,871

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,985$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length180.9 in203.7 in
Width70.7 in78.5 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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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