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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: $27,225

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,982

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,877
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Class II trailer hitch 295 295  
Cargo net 46 46  
Satellite radio 445 445 325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Sunroof     695
Roof rack crossbars     150
Heated front seats     250
CD changer, in-dash     395
Leather seating surfaces     545
Side curtain airbags     395
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Class II trailer hitch 192 192  
Cargo net 30 30  
Satellite radio 334 334 270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
2LT Equipment Group     938
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Sunroof     577
Roof rack crossbars     125
Heated front seats     208
CD changer, in-dash     327
Leather seating surfaces     452
Side curtain airbags     328
Options (change) 1,139 1,322 4,235
Options (change) 786 905 3,515
Destination 625 625 590
Total Price $28,459 $29,842 $27,225
Total Invoice $26,341 $27,646 $24,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $700
Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4185hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$28,459$29,842$27,225
Adjustments for Features-2,225-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,234$28,492$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$26,341$27,646$24,982
Adjustments for Features-2,059-1,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,282$26,395$24,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,113$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,750$4,875$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,059-1,2510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072006
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,669 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested65053%
Total Not Requested57547%

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