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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: $38,727

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,814

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $52,050
Base Invoice $33,675 $49,448
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Options (change) 1,722 0
Options (change) 1,224 0
Destination 915 945
Total Price $38,727 $52,995
Total Invoice $35,814 $50,393

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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: $10,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,937
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT TouringHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,727$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,727$49,165
Total Invoice$35,814$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-3,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,814$46,751

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Backup collision intervention$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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$9,075$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,642

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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