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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: $30,892

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,595

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $26,116
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 299
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Rear bumper protector     72
Satellite radio     445
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Class II trailer hitch 312 312 195
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Rear bumper protector     47
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 7,125 4,505 2,352
Options (change) 6,519 4,086 1,834
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $33,000 $34,550 $30,892
Total Invoice $31,142 $32,670 $28,595

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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: $378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$33,000$34,550$30,892
Adjustments for Features-1,730-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,270$31,855$30,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,142$32,670$28,595
Adjustments for Features-1,633-2,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,509$30,122$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122008
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$7,775$8,740$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$2,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,633-2,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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