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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: $39,057

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,027

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,994

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Model Year20182017
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $36,650
Base Invoice $33,675 $34,818
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All-weather floor mats 81 150
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo cover   140
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Roof rack   340
Class III trailer hitch   575
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All-weather floor mats 52 136
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo cover   127
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   1,274
AWD   1,900
Roof rack   309
Class III trailer hitch   523
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 2,052 7,945
Options (change) 1,437 7,308
Destination 915 895
Total Price $39,057 $45,490
Total Invoice $36,027 $43,021

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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: $8,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,885
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT Touring2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4281hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/65-18
Total Price$39,057$45,490
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,007$45,490
Total Invoice$36,027$43,021
Adjustments for Features-1,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,136$43,021

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterTraverse
Trim2.0XT Touring2LT
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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$9,850$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
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%
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 seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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