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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: $34,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,397

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,557 $30,068
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 795 795
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    
Cargo net 48    
All-weather floor mats 69    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Mud guards   300 300
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Floor mats   80 80
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   800  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 700 700
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    
Cargo net 31    
All-weather floor mats 39    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Mud guards   264 264
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Floor mats   71 71
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   704  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Options (change) 3,337 6,940 5,775
Options (change) 2,518 6,230 5,205
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $34,127 $35,770 $38,300
Total Invoice $31,397 $33,662 $36,148

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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: $2,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,734
Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZ
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)?, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,127$35,770$38,300
Adjustments for Features-5100-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,617$35,770$36,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$31,397$33,662$36,148
Adjustments for Features-4690-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,928$33,662$34,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$646

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XT Touring2LTLTZ
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,825$5,315$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-1,840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132014
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.4,083 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
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 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
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%
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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