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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: $2,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,957

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $27,295
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $26,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 140
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 140
Cargo net 90 90 90  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 285
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Cargo mat       115
Cargo tray       110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 91
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 127
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 127
Cargo net 58 58 58  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 259
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Cargo mat       105
Cargo tray       100
Options (change) 1,833 1,833 1,833 890
Options (change) 1,261 1,261 1,261 809
Destination 875 875 875 945
Total Price $31,903 $34,003 $37,003 $29,130
Total Invoice $29,457 $31,379 $34,164 $27,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $888
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,903$34,003$37,003$29,130
Adjustments for Features-2,560-4,670-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,343$29,333$32,133$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,457$31,379$34,164$27,957
Adjustments for Features-2,364-4,310-4,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,093$27,069$29,668$27,957
Cost Above Minimum$24$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,785$8,985$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$4,670$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,364-4,310-4,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20172018
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Chevrolet Trax Premier

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

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