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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: $30,734

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,965

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $23,040
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $21,473
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468  
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 150
Remote start 432 432 432  
Side curtain airbags       395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       350
2LT Equipment Group       1,280
Satellite radio       199
Heated front seats       250
Leather seating surfaces       595
Sunroof       695
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers       325
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351  
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 125
Remote start 324 324 324  
Side curtain airbags       328
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       291
2LT Equipment Group       1,062
Satellite radio       165
Heated front seats       208
Leather seating surfaces       494
Sunroof       577
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers       270
Options (change) 3,136 2,936 2,568 7,079
Options (change) 2,441 2,263 1,987 5,877
Destination 795 795 795 615
Total Price $30,926 $32,126 $33,358 $30,734
Total Invoice $28,542 $29,644 $30,866 $27,965

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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: $2,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,975
Model Year2013201320132007
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?, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$30,926$32,126$33,358$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,765-3,465-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,161$28,661$29,793$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$28,542$29,644$30,866$27,965
Adjustments for Features-2,552-3,197-3,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,990$26,447$27,567$27,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$457$1,577$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2013201320132007
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 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,765$6,465$6,565$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$3,465$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,552-3,197-3,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132007
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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