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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: $31,890

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxForesterForester
TrimLTLTZSportLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,235 $29,140 $29,445 $31,395 $34,895
2LT Equipment Group 1,325        
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350 350 350    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 181 181
Heated front seats 250        
Leather seating surfaces 595        
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 1,350  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 395        
Sunroof 750 750      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990    
Roof rails     150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Cargo net       68 68
Rear bumper protector       98 98
Remote start       455 455
Class II trailer hitch       619 619
2LT Equipment Group 1,100        
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290 290 290    
Roof rack crossbars 124 124 124 117 117
Heated front seats 208        
Leather seating surfaces 494        
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,156  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 328        
Sunroof 622 622      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822    
Roof rails     124    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Cargo net       44 44
Rear bumper protector       63 63
Remote start       341 341
Class II trailer hitch       464 464
Options (change) 5,960 3,395 3,785 3,016 1,666
Options (change) 4,946 2,816 3,140 2,343 1,187
Destination 695 695 695 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,890 $33,230 $33,925 $35,461 $37,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,526
Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxForesterForester
TrimLTLTZSportLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA5A5T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,890$33,230$33,925$35,461$37,611
Adjustments for Features0-250-75-4,795-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,890$32,980$33,850$30,666$28,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$1,960$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxForesterForester
TrimLTLTZSportLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key    $250
Remote keyless entry   $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags   $350$350
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,520$3,345$8,065$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$75$4,795$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-69-459-527

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092021
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 Weight3,603 lb.3,450 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 Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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