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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: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $26,116
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Cargo cover 175    
All-weather floor mats 300 300 55
Class II trailer hitch 365 365 299
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Roof rack crossbars 190    
Sunroof 995 995  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Cargo cover 154    
All-weather floor mats 264 264 33
Class II trailer hitch 321 321 195
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Roof rack crossbars 167    
Sunroof 876 876  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 6,275 4,910 2,540
Options (change) 5,644 4,443 1,953
Destination 875 875 645
Total Price $35,320 $37,705 $31,080
Total Invoice $33,281 $35,642 $28,714

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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: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,819
Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6301hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,320$37,705$31,080
Adjustments for Features-1,855-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$33,900$31,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$33,281$35,642$28,714
Adjustments for Features-1,748-3,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,533$32,045$28,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$512$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 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 app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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 
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,615$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,748-3,5970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,083 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
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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