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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: $33,966

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $469

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,294

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,288 $28,084
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
Roof rails 150  
Roof rack crossbars 150 195
Navigation system 2,145 1,600
AWD 1,625  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Bodyside moldings   240
Remote start   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290  
Roof rails 125  
Roof rack crossbars 125 117
Navigation system 1,780 1,335
AWD 1,519  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Bodyside moldings   156
Remote start   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,705 3,246
Options (change) 4,906 2,485
Destination 615 725
Total Price $34,435 $33,966
Total Invoice $31,809 $31,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,233
Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
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$34,435$33,966
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$32,101
Total Invoice$31,809$31,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,809$29,576

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power release, second row seats $50
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$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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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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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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