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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: $2,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,007

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelEquinoxForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,040 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,473 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
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
Satellite radio 199      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Navigation system 2,145 1,350    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325      
Sunroof 695      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
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
Satellite radio 165      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Heated front seats 208      
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Navigation system 1,780 1,156    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270      
Sunroof 577      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Cargo net   58 58 58
Remote start   333 333 333
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Options (change) 7,129 3,050 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 5,919 2,354 1,198 1,198
Destination 615 875 875 875
Total Price $30,784 $33,120 $33,870 $36,870
Total Invoice $28,007 $30,550 $31,316 $34,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,128
Model Year2007201720172017
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$33,120$33,870$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,495-5,880-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$28,625$27,990$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$28,007$30,550$31,316$34,101
Adjustments for Features0-4,146-5,437-5,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,007$26,404$25,879$28,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$3,370$7,865$9,250$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495$5,880$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,146-5,437-5,623

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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