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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: $34,705

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $31,400
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
All-weather floor mats 69 150
Roof rack crossbars 195 270
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo area partition net 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Cargo net 48  
Navigation system 1,600  
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
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
All-weather floor mats 39 137
Roof rack crossbars 117 246
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo area partition net 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Cargo net 31  
Navigation system 1,335  
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) 3,985 9,835
Options (change) 2,996 9,210
Destination 725 1,195
Total Price $34,705 $42,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,806
Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
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$34,705$42,430
Adjustments for Features0-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,705$36,695

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,370$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112020
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested162571%
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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