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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: $25,810

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $3,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,718

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $2,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $22,900 $27,295
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $21,984 $26,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
iPod integration 223 223    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140 140
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Remote start 432 432    
Cargo tray   75 110 110
Cargo mat     115 115
Convenience Package     450  
Sun & Sound Package     1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
iPod integration 145 145    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127 127
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Remote start 324 324    
Cargo tray   46 100 100
Cargo mat     105 105
Convenience Package     410  
Sun & Sound Package     1,047  
Options (change) 2,609 2,317 1,965 365
Options (change) 1,859 1,630 1,789 332
Destination 695 695 945 945
Total Price $29,299 $31,207 $25,810 $28,605
Total Invoice $26,884 $28,734 $24,718 $27,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$29,299$31,207$25,810$28,605
Adjustments for Features-2,310-2,5850-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,989$28,622$25,810$27,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$1,190
Total Invoice$26,884$28,734$24,718$27,480
Adjustments for Features-2,120-2,3800-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,764$26,354$24,718$25,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$1,220

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,895$7,170$4,585$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$2,585$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,120-2,3800-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length179.5 in167.6 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft348.4 ft3

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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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