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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: $26,590

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $2,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,427

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $1,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $22,900 $27,295
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $21,984 $26,203
Plus Package 100          
All Weather Package 500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453 453    
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368 368      
Rearview camera 227          
Cargo tray 75       110 110
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 140 140
Cargo net 48 48 48 48    
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432    
Remote start 432 432 432 432    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 195 285 285
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363 363    
Cargo mat         115 115
Convenience Package         450  
Driver Confidence Package         495  
Sun & Sound Package         1,150  
Plus Package 99          
All Weather Package 417          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340 340    
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276 276      
Rearview camera 141          
Cargo tray 46       100 100
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39 127 127
Cargo net 31 31 31 31    
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324    
Remote start 324 324 324 324    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 117 259 259
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272 272    
Cargo mat         105 105
Convenience Package         410  
Driver Confidence Package         450  
Sun & Sound Package         1,047  
Options (change) 3,853 2,951 2,951 2,583 2,745 650
Options (change) 2,810 2,107 2,107 1,831 2,498 591
Destination 795 795 795 795 945 945
Total Price $28,943 $30,741 $32,141 $33,373 $26,590 $28,890
Total Invoice $26,475 $28,208 $29,488 $30,710 $25,427 $27,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,127
Model Year201320132013201320182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
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$28,943$30,741$32,141$33,373$26,590$28,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,875-3,050-165-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,943$28,766$29,266$30,323$26,425$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$177$0$500$1,557$0$1,245
Total Invoice$26,475$28,208$29,488$30,710$25,427$27,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,812-2,638-2,807-158-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,475$26,396$26,850$27,903$25,269$26,568
Cost Above Minimum$79$0$454$1,507$0$1,299

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201320132013201320182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterTraxTrax
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTPremier
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
Proximity key    $250$250
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  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $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  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
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 $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$4,470$6,445$7,345$7,520$4,635$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,875$3,050$165$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,812-2,638-2,807-158-1,171

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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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