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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: $38,332

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,558

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,194

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $41,935
Base Invoice $31,569 $39,419
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Engine-block heater 133 75
All-weather floor mats 72 150
Cargo cover 182 140
Cargo net 90  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   340
Class III trailer hitch   575
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Engine-block heater 86 66
All-weather floor mats 46 132
Cargo cover 118 123
Cargo net 58  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,880
Roof rack   299
Class III trailer hitch   506
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Options (change) 3,687 5,080
Options (change) 2,775 4,590
Destination 850 875
Total Price $38,332 $47,890
Total Invoice $35,194 $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: $8,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,889
Model Year20162015
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$38,332$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,332$47,035
Total Invoice$35,194$44,884
Adjustments for Features0-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,194$44,083

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$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
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$8,095$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162015
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
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

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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