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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: $33,549

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,695

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $31,100
Base Invoice $26,707 $29,607
Navigation system 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
All-weather floor mats 69 150
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo area partition net 46  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Cargo net 46  
Cargo Package   295
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
4WD   1,805
Navigation system 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
All-weather floor mats 39 137
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo area partition net 30  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Cargo net 30  
Cargo Package   268
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
4WD   1,791
Options (change) 4,359 9,565
Options (change) 3,293 8,964
Destination 695 1,195
Total Price $33,549 $41,860
Total Invoice $30,695 $39,766

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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: $1,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,768
Model Year20102019
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$33,549$41,860
Adjustments for Features0-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,549$35,225
Total Invoice$30,695$39,766
Adjustments for Features0-6,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,695$33,463

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,970$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,303

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in107.3 in
Length179.5 in183.1 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height65.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested167574%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2475100%

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