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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: $32,520

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $27,795
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Cargo Management Package 245    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Sunroof 900 900  
Power liftgate 495   450
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Rear bumper protector     98
Cargo cover     172
Roof rack crossbars     181
Remote start     455
Eyesight Package     1,695
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Cargo Management Package 216    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
AWD 1,663 1,663  
Sunroof 792 792  
Power liftgate 436   413
Class II trailer hitch 308 308 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Rear bumper protector     63
Cargo cover     111
Roof rack crossbars     117
Remote start     341
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 7,550 4,750 3,970
Options (change) 6,912 4,303 3,114
Destination 810 810 1,050
Total Price $32,520 $34,130 $32,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,695
Model Year201120112021
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$32,520$34,130$32,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,520$32,780$31,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112021
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,490$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,276-185

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in105.1 in
Length187.8 in182.1 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft376.1 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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