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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: $26,830

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,655

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,877 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Roof rack crossbars 150 195 195 195
Satellite radio 325 432 432 432
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Sunroof 695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo net   48 48 48
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Roof rack crossbars 125 117 117 117
Satellite radio 270 324 324 324
Heated front seats 208      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Sunroof 577      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo net   31 31 31
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Options (change) 3,840 1,936 1,936 1,568
Options (change) 3,188 1,375 1,375 1,099
Destination 590 775 775 775
Total Price $26,830 $29,306 $30,606 $32,238
Total Invoice $24,655 $27,055 $28,244 $29,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $891
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,830$29,306$30,606$32,238
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-4,465-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,830$25,741$26,141$27,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$24,655$27,055$28,244$29,866
Adjustments for Features0-3,291-4,120-4,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,655$23,764$24,124$25,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360$1,873

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$2,575$6,140$7,040$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$4,465$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,291-4,120-4,229

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in179.5 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in
Height69.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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