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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: $30,273

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $26,695
Side curtain airbags 395  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
Roof rack crossbars 150 181
Roof rails 150  
Sunroof 695  
AWD 1,625  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Fog lights   382
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Side curtain airbags 328  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290  
Roof rack crossbars 125 117
Roof rails 125  
Sunroof 577  
AWD 1,519  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Fog lights   286
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 3,365 2,603
Options (change) 2,964 1,925
Destination 615 975
Total Price $32,095 $30,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,099
Model Year20082019
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$32,095$30,273
Adjustments for Features0-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$28,893

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
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 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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$5,145$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-132

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in105.1 in
Length188.8 in182.1 in
Width71.4 in71.5 in
Height69.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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