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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: $33,917

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320102010
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $28,084 $22,358 $26,809
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 2,145 2,145
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Class II trailer hitch 468 350 350
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Cargo cover 166    
Remote start 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Chrome Appearance Package   695  
Cargo Management Package   245  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,888 1,888
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Class II trailer hitch 351 308 308
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 108    
Remote start 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Leather seating surfaces   924  
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Chrome Appearance Package   612  
Cargo Management Package   216  
AWD   1,663 1,663
Sunroof   700 700
Options (change) 3,127 10,865 6,790
Options (change) 2,387 9,832 6,099
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $33,917 $35,145 $35,755
Total Invoice $31,266 $32,935 $33,653

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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: $1,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year201320102010
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,917$35,145$35,755
Adjustments for Features-1800-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,737$35,145$35,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60
Total Invoice$31,266$32,935$33,653
Adjustments for Features-1660-518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,100$32,935$33,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320102010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,180$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1660-518

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length169.5 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,101 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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