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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: $35,587

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $408

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,901

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,445 $32,995
Base Invoice $27,531 $30,836
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
Roof rails 150  
Engine-block heater 75 133
Roof rack crossbars 150 199
Navigation system 2,145  
AWD 1,995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo net   87
Rear bumper protector   92
Remote start   436
Class II trailer hitch   622
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290  
Roof rails 124  
Engine-block heater 62 86
Roof rack crossbars 124 117
Navigation system 1,780  
AWD 1,865  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo net   56
Rear bumper protector   59
Remote start   328
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 5,855 1,767
Options (change) 5,067 1,240
Destination 695 825
Total Price $35,995 $35,587
Total Invoice $33,293 $32,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year20092014
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,995$35,587
Adjustments for Features0-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$32,922
Total Invoice$33,293$32,901
Adjustments for Features0-2,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$30,437

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,464

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft374.7 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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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