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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: $27,765

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $1,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,608

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterTrax
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $25,230
Base Invoice $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $24,221
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 245 245  
All Weather Package 500          
Cargo cover 172 172        
Cargo tray 80 80       110
Cargo net 68 68 68 68 68  
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 81 81  
Remote start 455 455 455 455 455  
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 181 181 245
Fog lights 382 382        
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 53 53  
Cargo mat           110
Mud guards           275
Sunroof           900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 158 158  
All Weather Package 417          
Cargo cover 111 111        
Cargo tray 52 52       100
Cargo net 44 44 44 44 44  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 52 52  
Remote start 341 341 341 341 341  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 117 117 223
Fog lights 286 286        
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 34 34  
Cargo mat           100
Mud guards           250
Sunroof           819
Options (change) 2,217 1,717 1,083 1,083 1,083 1,640
Options (change) 1,612 1,195 746 746 746 1,492
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 895
Total Price $28,827 $32,127 $31,393 $35,088 $38,088 $27,765
Total Invoice $26,742 $29,717 $29,166 $32,548 $35,336 $26,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,847
Model Year201820182018201820182016
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$28,827$32,127$31,393$35,088$38,088$27,765
Adjustments for Features-485-2,260-3,610-8,395-8,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,342$29,867$27,783$26,693$29,393$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$1,649$3,174$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$26,742$29,717$29,166$32,548$35,336$26,608
Adjustments for Features-450-2,090-3,354-7,787-8,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,292$27,627$25,812$24,761$27,269$26,608
Cost Above Minimum$1,531$2,866$1,051$0$2,508$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201820182018201820182016
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 
AC power outlet     $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane sway warning   $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags     $300
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
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$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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Digital instruments     $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
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$4,275$6,050$7,400$12,185$12,485$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$2,260$3,610$8,395$8,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-450-2,090-3,354-7,787-8,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,323 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 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
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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