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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,128

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,470

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $26,409
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Cargo cover 175   166
Navigation system 495 495 1,800
All-weather floor mats 300 300 69
Class II trailer hitch 365 365 468
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 995 995  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Cargo cover 154   108
Navigation system 436 436 1,650
All-weather floor mats 264 264 39
Class II trailer hitch 321 321 351
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Sunroof 876 876  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 6,580 5,405 4,238
Options (change) 5,913 4,879 3,366
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $35,625 $38,200 $33,128
Total Invoice $33,550 $36,078 $30,470

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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: $1,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,393
Model Year201520152009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
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, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,625$38,200$33,128
Adjustments for Features-730-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$35,470$33,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$33,550$36,078$30,470
Adjustments for Features-687-2,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,863$33,500$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 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 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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 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$5,940$7,940$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-687-2,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,083 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 2LT

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 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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