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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: $34,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $708

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,774

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $28,084 $24,576 $29,436
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Class II trailer hitch 468 355 355
Cargo cover 166 175  
Roof rack crossbars 195 190  
Remote start 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Navigation system 1,600 795 795
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo net 48    
All-weather floor mats 69    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Mud guards   300 300
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Class II trailer hitch 351 312 312
Cargo cover 108 154  
Roof rack crossbars 117 167  
Remote start 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Navigation system 1,335 700 700
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo net 31    
All-weather floor mats 39    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Mud guards   264 264
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,937 8,635 5,600
Options (change) 2,965 7,851 5,050
Destination 725 860 860
Total Price $34,657 $35,365 $37,445
Total Invoice $31,774 $33,287 $35,346

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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: $1,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,843
Model Year201120132013
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,657$35,365$37,445
Adjustments for Features-3600-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,297$35,365$35,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$380
Total Invoice$31,774$33,287$35,346
Adjustments for Features-3300-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,444$33,287$33,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$454

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120132013
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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 
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,290$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3300-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112013
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.4,083 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

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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