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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: $26,865

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,684

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $20,877 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 150 199 199 199
Heated front seats 250      
Satellite radio 325      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Sunroof 695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Cargo net   87 87 87
Class II trailer hitch   622 622 622
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Engine-block heater 29 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 125 117 117 117
Heated front seats 208      
Satellite radio 270      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Sunroof 577      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Cargo net   56 56 56
Class II trailer hitch   466 466 466
Options (change) 3,875 1,239 1,239 1,239
Options (change) 3,217 853 853 853
Destination 590 825 825 825
Total Price $26,865 $30,059 $32,059 $35,059
Total Invoice $24,684 $27,900 $29,729 $32,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,137
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,865$30,059$32,059$35,059
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-5,840-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$25,369$26,219$29,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$24,684$27,900$29,729$32,514
Adjustments for Features0-4,353-5,416-5,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,684$23,547$24,313$26,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$766$3,365

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,725$7,415$8,565$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$5,840$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,353-5,416-5,602

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in180.9 in
Width71.4 in70.7 in
Height69.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft374.7 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 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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