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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: $38,132

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,995

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0XT Touring2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $30,927 $34,818 $39,943
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445    
Engine-block heater 133 100 100
Cargo cover 182 140 140
All-weather floor mats 72 150 150
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Cargo net 90    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450  
Navigation system   495  
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
AWD   2,000 2,000
Roof rack   340 340
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Class III trailer hitch     575
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333    
Engine-block heater 86 91 91
Cargo cover 118 127 127
All-weather floor mats 46 136 136
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Cargo net 58    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230  
Navigation system   450  
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
AWD   1,900 1,900
Roof rack   309 309
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Class III trailer hitch     523
Options (change) 4,187 9,815 5,100
Options (change) 3,218 9,010 4,719
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $38,132 $47,360 $48,040
Total Invoice $34,995 $44,723 $45,557

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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: $8,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,029
Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0XT Touring2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$38,132$47,360$48,040
Adjustments for Features0-740-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,132$46,620$46,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$205
Total Invoice$34,995$44,723$45,557
Adjustments for Features0-699-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,995$44,024$44,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$381

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201520172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0XT Touring2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
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 $200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,260$9,000$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-1,152

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152017
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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested97542%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested97550%
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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