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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: $27,225

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,982

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,382

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Model Year200620082008
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,877 $24,930 $26,116
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Roof rack crossbars 150    
Satellite radio 325 445 445
CD changer, in-dash 395    
Heated front seats 250    
Leather seating surfaces 545    
Sunroof 695    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Cargo net   46 46
Class II trailer hitch   299 299
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Roof rack crossbars 125    
Satellite radio 270 334 334
CD changer, in-dash 327    
Heated front seats 208    
Leather seating surfaces 452    
Sunroof 577    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Cargo net   30 30
Class II trailer hitch   195 195
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 4,235 1,143 1,326
Options (change) 3,515 789 908
Destination 590 645 645
Total Price $27,225 $28,483 $29,866
Total Invoice $24,982 $26,364 $27,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $691
Model Year200620082008
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,225$28,483$29,866
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,225$26,243$28,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,198
Total Invoice$24,982$26,364$27,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,073-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,982$24,291$26,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,765$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,073-1,320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in99.4 in
Length188.8 in176.6 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested65053%
Total Not Requested57547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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