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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: $26,830

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,655

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $22,400
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $20,877
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468  
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 150
Satellite radio 432 432 432 325
2LT Equipment Group       1,130
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       350
Side curtain airbags       395
Sunroof       695
Heated front seats       250
Leather seating surfaces       545
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351  
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 125
Satellite radio 324 324 324 270
2LT Equipment Group       938
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       290
Side curtain airbags       328
Sunroof       577
Heated front seats       208
Leather seating surfaces       452
Options (change) 1,936 1,936 1,568 3,840
Options (change) 1,375 1,375 1,099 3,188
Destination 795 795 795 590
Total Price $29,726 $31,126 $32,358 $26,830
Total Invoice $27,476 $28,756 $29,978 $24,655

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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: $669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4185hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$29,726$31,126$32,358$26,830
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,465-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,161$26,661$27,793$26,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$27,476$28,756$29,978$24,655
Adjustments for Features-3,295-4,125-4,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,181$24,631$25,749$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,568$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Purse holder   $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,040$7,140$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,465$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,295-4,125-4,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length169.5 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 player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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