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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: $30,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120102010
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $25,995 $28,495
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895    
Cargo Package 295    
All-weather floor mats 150 69 69
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Bodyside moldings   238 238
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo area partition net   46 46
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Remote start   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Cargo tray     75
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724    
Cargo Package 268    
All-weather floor mats 137 39 39
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Bodyside moldings   155 155
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo area partition net   30 30
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Remote start   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Cargo tray     46
Options (change) 4,960 4,183 3,891
Options (change) 4,513 3,171 2,942
Destination 1,195 695 695
Total Price $37,655 $30,873 $33,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,265
Model Year202120102010
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,655$30,873$33,081
Adjustments for Features-4,9600-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$30,873$32,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120102010
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$9,580$4,620$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,960$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-7520-252

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212010
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 Weight3,275 lb.3,251 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
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested167574%
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%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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