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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $608

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $22,900 $27,295
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $21,984 $26,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183    
Premium Package 2,500          
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 140 140
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 115 140 140
Cargo net 46 46 46 46    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445    
Cargo mat         115 115
Convenience Package         450  
Sun & Sound Package         1,150  
Roof rack crossbars         285 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119    
Premium Package 2,256          
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 127 127
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 72 127 127
Cargo net 30 30 30 30    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334    
Cargo mat         105 105
Convenience Package         410  
Sun & Sound Package         1,047  
Roof rack crossbars         259 259
Options (change) 3,697 1,014 1,197 1,197 2,280 680
Options (change) 3,074 699 818 818 2,075 618
Destination 625 625 625 625 945 945
Total Price $25,517 $28,334 $27,817 $29,717 $26,125 $28,920
Total Invoice $23,714 $26,254 $25,823 $27,559 $25,004 $27,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year200720072007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$25,517$28,334$27,817$29,717$26,125$28,920
Adjustments for Features-450-2,3500-1,475-1,840-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,067$25,984$27,817$28,242$24,285$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$2,750$3,175$0$1,290
Total Invoice$23,714$26,254$25,823$27,559$25,004$27,766
Adjustments for Features-418-2,1770-1,368-1,761-3,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,296$24,077$25,823$26,191$23,243$24,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$781$2,527$2,895$0$1,311

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year200720072007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist    $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Traction control    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300 $300$300$300
Roof rails  $250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop  $100$100  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Trip computer    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Total Value of Features$5,845$7,745$5,395$6,870$7,235$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,350$0$1,475$1,840$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-418-2,1770-1,368-1,761-3,212

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in100.6 in
Length176.6 in167.6 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested102529%
Total Not Requested250071%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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