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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: $34,705

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192011
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,100 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,607 $28,084
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Cargo Package 295  
Roof rack crossbars 270 195
All-weather floor mats 150 69
Bodyside moldings   240
Cargo area partition net   48
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system   1,600
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Cargo Package 268  
Roof rack crossbars 246 117
All-weather floor mats 137 39
Bodyside moldings   156
Cargo area partition net   31
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 8,030 3,985
Options (change) 7,419 2,996
Destination 1,195 725
Total Price $40,325 $34,705
Total Invoice $38,221 $31,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,592
Model Year20192011
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,325$34,705
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,290$34,705
Total Invoice$38,221$31,805
Adjustments for Features-3,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,397$31,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192011
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,405$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192011
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.0 in
Length183.1 in179.5 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested162571%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2475100%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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