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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: $24,612

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,862

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $27,295
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $26,203
Premium Package 1,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo tray 75 75 75 110
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 140
Cargo net 46 46 46  
Satellite radio 445 445 445  
Cargo mat       115
Roof rack crossbars       285
Premium Package 1,338      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo tray 46 46 46 100
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 127
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 127
Cargo net 30 30 30  
Satellite radio 334 334 334  
Cargo mat       105
Roof rack crossbars       259
Options (change) 2,772 1,089 1,272 790
Options (change) 2,202 745 864 718
Destination 645 645 645 945
Total Price $24,612 $28,429 $29,812 $29,030
Total Invoice $22,862 $26,320 $27,625 $27,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$24,612$28,429$29,812$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-1,125-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,612$26,589$28,687$26,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,862$26,320$27,625$27,866
Adjustments for Features0-1,703-1,042-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,862$24,617$26,583$25,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,755$3,721$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Total Value of Features$4,970$6,810$6,095$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$1,125$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,703-1,042-2,755

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082018
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
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested102529%
Total Not Requested250071%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

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

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