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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: $27,980

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $959

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,711

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $92

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $25,230
Base Invoice $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $24,221
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 199 199  
All Weather Package 500          
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 133 133 75
Cargo tray 75 75       110
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 60 60 140
Cargo net 90 90 90 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 72  
AC power outlet 415 415 415 415 415  
Remote start 445 445 445 445 445  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 199 199 245
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 38 38  
Fog lights 386 386        
Cargo mat           110
Mud guards           275
Sunroof           900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 129 129  
All Weather Package 417          
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86 86 68
Cargo tray 46 46       100
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 39 39 127
Cargo net 58 58 58 58 58  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 46  
AC power outlet 311 311 311 311 311  
Remote start 333 333 333 333 333  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 117 117 223
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 24 24  
Fog lights 289 289        
Cargo mat           100
Mud guards           250
Sunroof           819
Options (change) 2,794 2,294 1,833 1,833 1,833 1,855
Options (change) 2,013 1,596 1,261 1,261 1,261 1,687
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 895
Total Price $28,939 $32,339 $31,478 $33,478 $36,478 $27,980
Total Invoice $26,711 $29,778 $29,066 $30,896 $33,680 $26,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $812
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-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)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$28,939$32,339$31,478$33,478$36,478$27,980
Adjustments for Features-105-2,080-3,330-4,290-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,834$30,259$28,148$29,188$31,988$27,980
Cost Above Minimum$686$2,111$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$26,711$29,778$29,066$30,896$33,680$26,803
Adjustments for Features-97-1,915-3,075-3,959-4,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,614$27,863$25,991$26,937$29,534$26,803
Cost Above Minimum$623$1,872$0$946$3,543$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
CVT  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
PIN Code Access   $10$10 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote app     $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags     $300
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
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$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
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Digital instruments     $0
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 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat     $150
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$3,945$5,920$7,170$8,130$8,330$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$2,080$3,330$4,290$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-1,915-3,075-3,959-4,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterTrax
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length180.9 in167.2 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,049 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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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