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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: $30,784

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,007

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,040 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $21,473 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Side curtain airbags 395      
2LT Equipment Group 1,280      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
Engine-block heater 50 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 150 199 199 199
Heated front seats 250      
Navigation system 2,145      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325      
Satellite radio 199      
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Sunroof 695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,850    
Cargo net   90 90 90
Remote start   445 445 445
Class II trailer hitch   634 634 634
Side curtain airbags 328      
2LT Equipment Group 1,062      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 291      
Engine-block heater 42 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 125 117 117 117
Heated front seats 208      
Navigation system 1,780      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270      
Satellite radio 165      
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Sunroof 577      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,600    
Cargo net   58 58 58
Remote start   333 333 333
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Options (change) 7,129 3,550 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 5,919 2,798 1,198 1,198
Destination 615 850 850 850
Total Price $30,784 $32,495 $32,645 $35,645
Total Invoice $28,007 $29,961 $30,192 $32,975

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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: $2,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year2007201520152015
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)260, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,784$32,495$32,645$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-3,915-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$28,580$28,730$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$28,007$29,961$30,192$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,610-3,621-3,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,007$26,351$26,571$29,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220$2,817

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201520152015
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
Proximity key  $250$250
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 
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
Terrain selector $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 
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  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,750$7,665$7,665$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$3,915$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,610-3,621-3,807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015
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?
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 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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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