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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: $33,895

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $552

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,643

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $28,084
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 468
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Navigation system 795 795 1,600
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  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Class II trailer hitch 312 312 351
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Navigation system 700 700 1,335
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
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) 8,020 5,400 3,727
Options (change) 7,307 4,874 2,834
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $33,895 $35,445 $34,447
Total Invoice $31,930 $33,458 $31,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $572
Model Year201220122011
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, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,895$35,445$34,447
Adjustments for Features0-965-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,895$34,480$34,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,930$33,458$31,643
Adjustments for Features0-911-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,930$32,547$31,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122011
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
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 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,540$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-285

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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