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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: $38,925

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,443 $33,675
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Driver Confidence Package II 395  
All-weather floor mats 200 81
Roof rack crossbars 195 181
Class II trailer hitch 365 619
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Driver Confidence Package II 359  
All-weather floor mats 182 52
Roof rack crossbars 177 117
Class II trailer hitch 332 464
Sunroof 905  
AWD 1,662  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 8,130 1,920
Options (change) 7,465 1,351
Destination 895 915
Total Price $38,965 $38,925
Total Invoice $36,803 $35,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,965$38,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,965$35,440
Total Invoice$36,803$35,941
Adjustments for Features0-3,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,803$32,723

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,218

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in180.9 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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