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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: $34,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,397

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $28,084
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Cargo cover 175   166
Mud guards 300 300  
Navigation system 795 795 1,000
Roof rack crossbars 190   195
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 468
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Cargo net     48
All-weather floor mats     69
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Cargo cover 154   108
Mud guards 264 264  
Navigation system 700 700 888
Roof rack crossbars 167   117
Class II trailer hitch 312 312 351
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Cargo net     31
All-weather floor mats     39
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 8,635 5,600 3,337
Options (change) 7,851 5,050 2,518
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $35,365 $37,445 $34,127
Total Invoice $33,287 $35,346 $31,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,382
Model Year201320132013
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6301hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,365$37,445$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,365$35,745$33,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0
Total Invoice$33,287$35,346$31,397
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,287$33,741$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$454$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132013
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 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,990$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605-492

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in169.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,083 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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