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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: $28,386

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120082008
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $26,695 $27,895
Cargo Package 295    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895    
Roof rack crossbars 270    
All-weather floor mats 150 55 55
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Cargo tray   75 75
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo Package 268    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724    
Roof rack crossbars 246    
All-weather floor mats 137 33 33
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Cargo tray   46 46
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 5,230 1,046 1,316
Options (change) 4,759 720 895
Destination 1,195 645 645
Total Price $37,925 $28,386 $29,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,007
Model Year202120082008
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$37,925$28,386$29,856
Adjustments for Features-7,875-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$27,771$29,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120082008
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
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$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  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$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$325
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$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$25
Compass $0$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$12,570$5,310$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,875$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
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 Weight3,275 lb.3,166 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

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
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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