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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: $32,588

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,124

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $28,115
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
Satellite radio 453  
Remote start 432  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Navigation system 1,800 2,145
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rails   150
AWD   1,625
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
Satellite radio 340  
Remote start 324  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Navigation system 1,650 1,780
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rails   125
AWD   1,519
Options (change) 3,698 5,555
Options (change) 3,020 4,781
Destination 695 615
Total Price $32,588 $34,285
Total Invoice $30,124 $31,684

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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: $2,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,588$34,285
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,613$34,285
Total Invoice$30,124$31,684
Adjustments for Features-9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,223$31,684

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
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 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$6,075$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9010

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length179.5 in188.8 in
Width70.1 in71.4 in
Height65.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft367.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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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