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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: $32,605

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $27,995 $29,995
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895    
Cargo Package 295    
Roof rack crossbars 270 195 195
All-weather floor mats 150 69 69
Bodyside moldings   240 240
Cargo area partition net   48 48
Cargo net   48 48
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Cargo cover   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363
Rear spoiler   368  
Remote start   432 432
Navigation system   1,600 1,600
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724    
Cargo Package 268    
Roof rack crossbars 246 117 117
All-weather floor mats 137 39 39
Bodyside moldings   156 156
Cargo area partition net   31 31
Cargo net   31 31
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Cargo cover   108 108
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272
Rear spoiler   276  
Remote start   324 324
Navigation system   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,230 3,885 3,517
Options (change) 4,759 2,921 2,645
Destination 1,195 725 725
Total Price $37,925 $32,605 $34,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,500
Model Year202120112011
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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$37,925$32,605$34,237
Adjustments for Features-3,9600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,965$32,605$34,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120112011
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
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  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
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  
CD player $125$125
Larger infotainment display$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$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$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$8,830$4,870$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6220-161

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212011
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
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
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 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%

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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