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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: $32,931

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $864

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $26,409 $23,798 $27,759
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Class II trailer hitch 468 355 355
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Remote start 432    
Cargo cover 166    
iPod integration 223    
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    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Class II trailer hitch 351 312 312
Navigation system 1,650 700 700
Remote start 324    
Cargo cover 108    
iPod integration 145    
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) 4,041 7,920 5,300
Options (change) 3,243 7,219 4,786
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $32,931 $33,795 $35,345
Total Invoice $30,347 $31,842 $33,370

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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: $109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $784
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,931$33,795$35,345
Adjustments for Features0-755-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,931$33,040$33,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$30,347$31,842$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-711-1,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,347$31,131$31,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,145$5,900$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711-1,624

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length179.5 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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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