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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: $30,734

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,965

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,040 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,473 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Side curtain airbags 395      
2LT Equipment Group 1,280      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
Roof rack crossbars 150 195 195 195
Satellite radio 199      
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Navigation system 2,145 1,200 1,000 1,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325      
Sunroof 695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo net   48 48 48
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Remote start   432 432 432
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
Side curtain airbags 328      
2LT Equipment Group 1,062      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 291      
Roof rack crossbars 125 117 117 117
Satellite radio 165      
Heated front seats 208      
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Navigation system 1,780 1,066 888 888
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270      
Sunroof 577      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo net   31 31 31
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Remote start   324 324 324
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Options (change) 7,079 3,136 2,936 2,568
Options (change) 5,877 2,441 2,263 1,987
Destination 615 795 795 795
Total Price $30,734 $30,926 $32,126 $33,358
Total Invoice $27,965 $28,542 $29,644 $30,866

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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: $2,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,975
Model Year2007201320132013
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)260, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,734$30,926$32,126$33,358
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-3,465-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,734$28,161$28,661$29,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,632
Total Invoice$27,965$28,542$29,644$30,866
Adjustments for Features0-2,552-3,197-3,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,965$25,990$26,447$27,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$457$1,577

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201320132013
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 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,000$5,765$6,465$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$3,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,552-3,197-3,299

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in169.5 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?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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