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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: $31,628

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $8,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
TrimPremiumLT2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $34,100 $36,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo cover 172 140 140
All-weather floor mats 81 150 150
Cargo net 68    
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Power liftgate 450    
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
AWD   2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo cover 111 127 127
All-weather floor mats 52 136 136
Cargo net 44    
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Power liftgate 413    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Heated front seats   228  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
AWD   1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   523 523
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Options (change) 3,958 4,910 4,660
Options (change) 3,107 4,547 4,319
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $31,628 $39,905 $42,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,803
Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
TrimPremiumLT2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$31,628$39,905$42,205
Adjustments for Features-3750-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,253$39,905$41,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterTraverseTraverse
TrimPremiumLT2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350 $350
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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$150
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$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,200$7,825$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-972

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20192017
ModelForesterTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in
Length182.1 in203.7 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height67.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 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
35.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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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