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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: $35,548

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $33,090 $36,090
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895    
Cargo Package 295    
Roof rack crossbars 270 181 181
All-weather floor mats 150 81 81
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Cargo area partition net   65 65
Cargo net   68 68
Rear bumper protector   98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Remote start   455 455
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 52 52
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Cargo area partition net   42 42
Cargo net   44 44
Rear bumper protector   63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Remote start   341 341
Options (change) 5,230 1,543 1,543
Options (change) 4,759 1,044 1,044
Destination 1,195 915 915
Total Price $37,925 $35,548 $38,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,779
Model Year202120182018
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,925$35,548$38,548
Adjustments for Features0-1,205-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,925$34,343$37,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120182018
ModelEquinoxForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane sway warning $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Larger infotainment display$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Heated second row seats$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,780$6,985$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,113-1,391

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212018
ModelEquinoxForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.9 in
Length183.1 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height65.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft374.7 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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
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 wheel100Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested130093%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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