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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: $33,797

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $27,992
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Cargo Management Package 245    
Chrome Appearance Package 695    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,000
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Rear bumper protector     78
Cargo cover     166
Roof rack crossbars     195
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Cargo Management Package 216    
Chrome Appearance Package 612    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 888
Class II trailer hitch 308 308 351
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,663 1,663  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Rear bumper protector     51
Cargo cover     108
Roof rack crossbars     117
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 10,695 6,895 3,127
Options (change) 9,680 6,191 2,387
Destination 810 810 775
Total Price $35,665 $36,275 $33,797
Total Invoice $33,442 $34,142 $31,154

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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: $2,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,431
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,665$36,275$33,797
Adjustments for Features0-550-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$35,725$33,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$33,442$34,142$31,154
Adjustments for Features0-518-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,442$33,624$31,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$182$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,205$5,755$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-518-143

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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