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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: $25,930

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $1,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,678

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $28,495 $22,645 $25,230
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $26,707 $21,739 $24,221
Premium Package 2,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
All Weather Package 400        
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238    
iPod integration 223 223 223    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432 432    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367 367      
Cargo tray 75   75 110 110
Cargo net 46 46 46    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69    
Satellite radio 453 453 453    
Remote start 432 432 432    
Fog lights 374        
Cargo mat       110 110
Mud guards       275 275
Convenience Package       495  
Sun & Sound Package       1,400  
Sunroof         900
Premium Package 2,287        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
All Weather Package 334        
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155    
iPod integration 145 145 145    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324 324    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Cargo tray 46   46 100 100
Cargo net 30 30 30    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39    
Satellite radio 340 340 340    
Remote start 324 324 324    
Fog lights 243        
Cargo mat       100 100
Mud guards       250 250
Convenience Package       450  
Sun & Sound Package       1,274  
Sunroof         819
Options (change) 5,958 2,609 2,317 2,390 1,395
Options (change) 4,769 1,859 1,630 2,174 1,269
Destination 695 695 695 895 895
Total Price $26,948 $29,299 $31,507 $25,930 $27,520
Total Invoice $24,678 $26,909 $29,032 $24,808 $26,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$26,948$29,299$31,507$25,930$27,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-2,900-115-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,948$26,674$28,607$25,815$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$274$0$1,933$0$935
Total Invoice$24,678$26,909$29,032$24,808$26,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,411-2,672-110-738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,678$24,498$26,360$24,698$25,647
Cost Above Minimum$180$0$1,862$0$949

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20102010201020162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$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$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125    
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
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 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,420$7,045$7,320$4,535$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$2,900$115$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411-2,672-110-738

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20102016
ModelForesterTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length179.5 in167.2 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,049 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested175056%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 LTZ

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

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