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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: $38,204

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,166

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $52,050
Base Invoice $31,569 $49,448
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Engine-block heater 133 100
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
AC power outlet 415  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Engine-block heater 86 91
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
AC power outlet 311  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Options (change) 3,559 100
Options (change) 2,747 91
Destination 850 945
Total Price $38,204 $53,095
Total Invoice $35,166 $50,484

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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: $8,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,627
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,204$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,204$47,110
Total Invoice$35,166$50,484
Adjustments for Features0-5,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,166$44,793

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
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 (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
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
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,170$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,691

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in120.9 in
Length180.9 in204.3 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height66.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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