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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: $30,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,343

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $26,116 $23,798 $27,759
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Class II trailer hitch 295 355 355
4-speed automatic 800    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Class II trailer hitch 192 312 312
4-speed automatic 727    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,076 7,125 4,505
Options (change) 1,602 6,519 4,086
Destination 625 825 825
Total Price $30,596 $33,000 $34,550
Total Invoice $28,343 $31,142 $32,670

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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: $99
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,596$33,000$34,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,596$30,695$31,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$28,343$31,142$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,343$28,967$29,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
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  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,720$8,025$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,175-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.5 in
Length176.6 in187.8 in
Width68.3 in72.5 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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