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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,940
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,443
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear spoiler 353  
All-weather floor mats 55 200
Class II trailer hitch 295 365
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
3.6L V6   1,500
Technology Package   890
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Roof rack crossbars   195
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear spoiler 230  
All-weather floor mats 33 182
Class II trailer hitch 192 332
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 727  
3.6L V6   1,365
Technology Package   810
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Roof rack crossbars   177
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 2,264 6,845
Options (change) 1,721 6,297
Destination 625 895
Total Price $30,784 $37,680
Total Invoice $28,462 $35,635

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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: $2,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,442
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,784$37,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$33,735
Total Invoice$28,462$35,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$31,904

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,045$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,731

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072016
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.4,112 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 LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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