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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: $33,966

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,954

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,294

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $29,445
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,531
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48  
Remote start 432  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Roof rack crossbars 195 150
Navigation system 1,600 2,145
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rails   150
AWD   1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31  
Remote start 324  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Roof rack crossbars 117 124
Navigation system 1,335 1,780
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rails   124
AWD   1,865
Options (change) 3,246 5,780
Options (change) 2,485 5,005
Destination 725 695
Total Price $33,966 $35,920
Total Invoice $31,294 $33,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,609
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringSport
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$33,966$35,920
Adjustments for Features-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,151$35,920
Total Invoice$31,294$33,231
Adjustments for Features-1,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,622$33,231

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringSport
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,915$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6720

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
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.3,947 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.2 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

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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