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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: $30,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,625

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,445 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,531 $26,116
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
CD changer, in-dash 435  
Roof rails 150  
Roof rack crossbars 150  
AWD 1,995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Class II trailer hitch   299
Satellite radio   445
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290  
CD changer, in-dash 361  
Roof rails 124  
Roof rack crossbars 124  
AWD 1,865  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Class II trailer hitch   195
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 4,070 2,398
Options (change) 3,586 1,864
Destination 695 645
Total Price $34,210 $30,938
Total Invoice $31,812 $28,625

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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: $3,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,955
Model Year20092008
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,210$30,938
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,960$30,938
Total Invoice$31,812$28,625
Adjustments for Features-2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,580$28,625

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$6,400$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in99.4 in
Length188.8 in176.6 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft357.7 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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