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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: $4,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,397

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $29,940
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,443
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo cover 166  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195
All-weather floor mats 69 200
Class II trailer hitch 468 365
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Driver Confidence Package   495
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Technology Package   890
3.6L V6   1,500
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo cover 108  
Roof rack crossbars 117 177
All-weather floor mats 39 182
Class II trailer hitch 351 332
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Driver Confidence Package   450
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Technology Package   810
3.6L V6   1,365
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 3,337 7,340
Options (change) 2,518 6,747
Destination 795 895
Total Price $34,127 $38,175
Total Invoice $31,397 $36,085

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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: $3,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,762
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,127$38,175
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,127$37,195
Total Invoice$31,397$36,085
Adjustments for Features0-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,397$35,159

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,260$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132016
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.4,112 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 LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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%

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