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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: $31,724

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $9,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterTraverse
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $32,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo cover 172 140
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Power liftgate 450  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo cover 111 123
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Power liftgate 413  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 4,054 7,210
Options (change) 3,170 6,704
Destination 975 825
Total Price $31,724 $40,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,317
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterTraverse
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4281hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/65-18
Total Price$31,724$40,795
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,724$40,595

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterTraverse
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,375$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in
Length182.1 in205.0 in
Width71.5 in78.4 in
Height67.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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		35.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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