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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: $38,003

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $67

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,911

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,040 $33,095
Base Invoice $28,538 $30,927
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package II 295  
Driver Confidence Package 495  
All-weather floor mats 200 72
Engine-block heater 100 133
Roof rack crossbars 195 199
Class II trailer hitch 365 634
AWD 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Remote start   445
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package II 268  
Driver Confidence Package 450  
All-weather floor mats 182 46
Engine-block heater 91 86
Roof rack crossbars 177 117
Class II trailer hitch 332 475
AWD 1,662  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Remote start   333
Options (change) 7,135 4,058
Options (change) 6,560 3,134
Destination 895 850
Total Price $38,070 $38,003
Total Invoice $35,993 $34,911

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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: $2,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year20172015
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,070$38,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$36,058
Total Invoice$35,993$34,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,993$33,124

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.0XT 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 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
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, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$5,190$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,787

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 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 liftgate350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested107547%

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