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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,470

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Model Year20202008
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $27,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Cargo Package 295  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 150 55
Roof rack crossbars 270  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   299
Satellite radio   445
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Cargo Package 268  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
All-weather floor mats 137 33
Roof rack crossbars 246  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   195
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 8,030 2,615
Options (change) 7,419 1,999
Destination 1,195 645
Total Price $40,625 $31,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,593
Model Year20202008
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$40,625$31,155
Adjustments for Features-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,800$31,155

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelEquinoxForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,495$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in99.4 in
Length183.1 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height65.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
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 net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2275100%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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