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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: $27,075

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,857

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $22,400
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $20,877
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Rear spoiler 367    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468  
Cargo net 46 46  
Satellite radio 453 453 325
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Side curtain airbags     395
Sunroof     695
Heated front seats     250
CD changer, in-dash     395
Leather seating surfaces     545
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Rear spoiler 275    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351  
Cargo net 30 30  
Satellite radio 340 340 270
2LT Equipment Group     938
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Side curtain airbags     328
Sunroof     577
Heated front seats     208
CD changer, in-dash     327
Leather seating surfaces     452
Options (change) 1,755 1,388 4,085
Options (change) 1,270 995 3,390
Destination 695 695 590
Total Price $28,445 $30,578 $27,075
Total Invoice $26,320 $28,397 $24,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,813
Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4185hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$28,445$30,578$27,075
Adjustments for Features-3,540-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,905$26,878$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0
Total Invoice$26,320$28,397$24,857
Adjustments for Features-3,276-3,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,044$24,961$24,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,275$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,276-3,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,251 lb.3,669 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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