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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: $36,356

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,636

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $31,569 $30,158 $36,086
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
255/55HR20   995  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Class III trailer hitch   525 525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
255/55HR20   876  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Class III trailer hitch   462 462
Options (change) 1,711 7,690 2,000
Options (change) 1,217 6,948 1,760
Destination 850 775 775
Total Price $36,356 $40,210 $40,760
Total Invoice $33,636 $37,881 $38,621

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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: $4,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,513
Model Year201620102010
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$36,356$40,210$40,760
Adjustments for Features-1,3700-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,986$40,210$39,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$33,636$37,881$38,621
Adjustments for Features-1,2680-734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,368$37,881$37,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201620102010
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$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
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
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$6,970$5,600$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2680-734

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162010
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400		1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
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%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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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