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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: $35,928

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,170

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $39,035
Base Invoice $30,927 $37,083
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Remote start 445  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo cover 182 140
Cargo net 90  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Sunroof   1,400
Class III trailer hitch   525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Remote start 333  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Cargo cover 118 123
Cargo net 58  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Sunroof   1,232
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 1,983 2,140
Options (change) 1,393 1,883
Destination 850 825
Total Price $35,928 $42,000
Total Invoice $33,170 $39,791

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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: $6,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,792
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,928$42,000
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,743$42,000
Total Invoice$33,170$39,791
Adjustments for Features-1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,999$39,791

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
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 
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$6,635$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length180.9 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in78.4 in
Height66.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3116.4 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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