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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: $33,128

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,470

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,040 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,538 $26,409
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
All-weather floor mats 200 69
Class II trailer hitch 365 468
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
iPod integration   223
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
All-weather floor mats 182 39
Class II trailer hitch 332 351
AWD 1,662  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
iPod integration   145
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 5,655 4,238
Options (change) 5,215 3,366
Destination 895 695
Total Price $36,590 $33,128
Total Invoice $34,648 $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: $2,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,473
Model Year20172009
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,590$33,128
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$33,128
Total Invoice$34,648$30,470
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,943$30,470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,390$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight4,112 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 Premier

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 liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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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