Cosco Finale DX vs Evenflo Chase Plus
The Chase Plus lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cosco Finale DX | Evenflo Chase Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $74.99 | $64.99Lowest price |
| Forward-facing weight | 40–65 lbHighest harness limit | 30–40 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 43.4–49 in | 35–43.3 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43.4–52 in | 43.3–57 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 9.5 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 21.9 in |
| Head rule | The tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat. (booster: DO NOT use this booster seat if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.) | tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest |
| Installation | vehicle belt (forward-facing belt path), LATCH lower anchor belt (harness mode), tether (harness mode), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster mode) | LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt (lower anchor connectors and tether may also be used) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | Not listed |
Cosco Finale DX
A harness-to-booster seat whose harness mode starts at 40 lb.
- Low price
- Cosco says it fits three across in most cars
- Machine-washable pad
- Harness mode starts at 40 lb, so it is not for smaller toddlers
- Lower height and weight ceilings than pricier harness boosters
Evenflo Chase Plus
Evenflo harness-to-booster seat with a forward-facing harness mode and a high-back booster mode. Evenflo lists SKU CS500212344 (Huron Black), a RightFit headrest belt path, two cup holders and a 9.5 lb seat weight.
- Harness mode and high-back booster mode in one seat
- 9.5 lb seat weight per Evenflo
- Two cup holders and a removable machine-washable seat pad
- Harness mode is limited to 30-40 lbs per Evenflo
Finale DX or Chase Plus?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Finale DX: certified for planes. Chase Plus: certified for planes, 9.5 lb.
What does the extra $10 for the Finale DX get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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