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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: $26,175

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $1,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,031

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $22,645 $25,230
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $21,739 $24,221
Rugged Package 887 887 887 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185    
All Weather Package 500          
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368 368      
Cargo tray 75       110 110
Cargo net 48 48 48 48    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69    
Remote start 432 432 432 432    
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363 363    
Fog lights 374          
Cargo mat         110 110
Mud guards         275 275
Convenience Package         495  
Sun & Sound Package         1,400  
Roof rack crossbars         245 245
Sunroof           900
Rugged Package 608 608 608 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120    
All Weather Package 417          
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276 276      
Cargo tray 46       100 100
Cargo net 31 31 31 31    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39    
Remote start 324 324 324 324    
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272 272    
Fog lights 243          
Cargo mat         100 100
Mud guards         250 250
Convenience Package         450  
Sun & Sound Package         1,274  
Roof rack crossbars         223 223
Sunroof           819
Options (change) 3,899 2,950 2,950 2,582 2,635 1,640
Options (change) 2,808 2,102 2,102 1,826 2,397 1,492
Destination 775 775 775 775 895 895
Total Price $27,969 $30,320 $31,620 $33,252 $26,175 $27,765
Total Invoice $25,543 $27,782 $28,971 $30,593 $25,031 $26,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170
Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$27,969$30,320$31,620$33,252$26,175$27,765
Adjustments for Features-375-2,600-3,500-3,6750-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,594$27,720$28,120$29,577$26,175$27,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$526$1,983$0$935
Total Invoice$25,543$27,782$28,971$30,593$25,031$26,608
Adjustments for Features-342-2,382-3,207-3,3810-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,201$25,400$25,764$27,212$25,031$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$563$2,011$0$949

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201220122012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900  
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
Remote app    $25$25
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  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25  
Hood scoop   $100  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,260$6,485$7,385$7,560$3,885$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$2,600$3,500$3,675$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-342-2,382-3,207-3,3810-628

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20122016
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

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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, rear250Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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