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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: $30,151

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $26,005
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 295
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Class II trailer hitch 312 312 192
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 7,125 4,505 1,631
Options (change) 6,519 4,086 1,269
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $33,000 $34,550 $30,151
Total Invoice $31,142 $32,670 $27,899

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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: $244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $785
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,000$34,550$30,151
Adjustments for Features-2,605-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,395$30,980$30,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,142$32,670$27,899
Adjustments for Features-2,458-3,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,684$29,294$27,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,325$9,290$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,458-3,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in99.4 in
Length187.8 in176.6 in
Width72.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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