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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: $30,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,625

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,115
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rails   150
Roof rack crossbars   150
CD changer, in-dash   435
AWD   1,625
Side curtain airbags   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rails   125
Roof rack crossbars   125
CD changer, in-dash   361
AWD   1,519
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 2,398 3,995
Options (change) 1,864 3,487
Destination 645 615
Total Price $30,938 $32,725
Total Invoice $28,625 $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: $1,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,579
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,938$32,725
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,938$32,525
Total Invoice$28,625$30,390
Adjustments for Features0-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,625$30,204

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082008
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$6,100$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082008
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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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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