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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,167

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $658

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,098

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,576

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Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,800 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,260 $33,675
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Cargo Package 295  
Roof rack crossbars 270 181
All-weather floor mats 150 81
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo area partition net   65
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Cargo Package 268  
Roof rack crossbars 246 117
All-weather floor mats 137 52
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo area partition net   42
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 8,030 2,162
Options (change) 7,419 1,508
Destination 995 915
Total Price $39,825 $39,167
Total Invoice $37,674 $36,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,733
Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,825$39,167
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,825$37,912
Total Invoice$37,674$36,098
Adjustments for Features0-1,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,674$34,941

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,555$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,157

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.9 in
Length183.1 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height65.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested132554%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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