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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,929

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,115
Base Invoice $26,005 $26,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rack crossbars   150
Roof rails   150
CD changer, in-dash   435
AWD   1,625
Side curtain airbags   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rack crossbars   125
Roof rails   125
CD changer, in-dash   361
AWD   1,519
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 1,677 3,995
Options (change) 1,299 3,487
Destination 625 615
Total Price $30,197 $32,725
Total Invoice $27,929 $30,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,300
Model Year20062008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$30,197$32,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,197$31,475
Total Invoice$27,929$30,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,929$29,229

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.5 in
Length176.6 in188.8 in
Width68.3 in71.4 in
Height65.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft367.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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