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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: $32,888

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,288 $26,707
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
Roof rails 150  
Navigation system 2,145 1,800
AWD 1,625  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290  
Roof rails 125  
Navigation system 1,780 1,501
AWD 1,519  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,555 3,698
Options (change) 4,781 2,871
Destination 615 695
Total Price $34,285 $32,888
Total Invoice $31,684 $30,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,401
Model Year20082010
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,285$32,888
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$31,813
Total Invoice$31,684$30,273
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,684$29,283

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-990

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,044 lb.3,440 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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