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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: $29,130

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $558

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,342

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $27,295
Base Invoice $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $26,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,600          
CVT 1,500          
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 133 133 100
Cargo tray 75 75       110
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 72 140
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 60 60 140
Cargo net 87 87 87 87 87  
AC power outlet 409 409 409 409 409  
Remote start 436 436 436 436 436  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 199 199 285
Fog lights 381 381        
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 36 36  
Cargo mat           115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128 128 128  
Navigation system 1,392          
CVT 1,371          
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86 86 91
Cargo tray 46 46       100
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 46 127
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 39 39 127
Cargo net 56 56 56 56 56  
AC power outlet 306 306 306 306 306  
Remote start 328 328 328 328 328  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 117 117 259
Fog lights 285 285        
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 23 23  
Cargo mat           105
Options (change) 5,368 2,268 1,812 1,812 1,812 890
Options (change) 4,341 1,578 1,247 1,247 1,247 809
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 945
Total Price $29,688 $31,088 $30,632 $32,632 $35,632 $29,130
Total Invoice $27,342 $28,635 $28,294 $30,123 $32,908 $27,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,284
Model Year201420142014201420142018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$29,688$31,088$30,632$32,632$35,632$29,130
Adjustments for Features-330-255-1,755-2,905-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,358$30,833$28,877$29,727$32,527$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$481$1,956$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$27,342$28,635$28,294$30,123$32,908$27,957
Adjustments for Features-304-235-1,621-2,682-2,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,038$28,400$26,673$27,441$30,040$27,957
Cost Above Minimum$365$1,727$0$768$3,367$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201420142014201420142018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Power liftgate  $350$350$350 
Proximity key     $250
Remote app     $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags     $300
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
App support$0  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600$600 
Satellite radio$200  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Digital instruments     $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat     $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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,770$5,695$7,195$8,345$8,545$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$255$1,755$2,905$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-304-235-1,621-2,682-2,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length180.9 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

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

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