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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: $32,931

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $864

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $26,409
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 468
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Rear bumper protector     78
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Class II trailer hitch 312 312 351
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Navigation system 700 700 1,650
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Rear bumper protector     51
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 7,920 5,300 4,041
Options (change) 7,219 4,786 3,243
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $33,795 $35,345 $32,931
Total Invoice $31,842 $33,370 $30,347

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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: $109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $784
Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
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, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,795$35,345$32,931
Adjustments for Features-755-1,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$33,625$32,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,842$33,370$30,347
Adjustments for Features-711-1,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$31,746$30,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,865$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-711-1,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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