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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: $35,951

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,136

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $30,040
Base Invoice $30,836 $28,538
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Engine-block heater 133 100
Cargo cover 182  
Roof rack crossbars 199 195
All-weather floor mats 72 200
Class II trailer hitch 622 365
Remote start 436  
Cargo net 87  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Technology Package   890
3.6L V6   1,500
AWD   1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Engine-block heater 86 91
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 117 177
All-weather floor mats 46 182
Class II trailer hitch 466 332
Remote start 328  
Cargo net 56  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Technology Package   810
3.6L V6   1,365
AWD   1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 2,131 6,345
Options (change) 1,475 5,842
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,951 $37,280
Total Invoice $33,136 $35,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,872
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,951$37,280
Adjustments for Features-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,156$37,280
Total Invoice$33,136$35,275
Adjustments for Features-7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$35,275

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel 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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,285$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length180.9 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

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%
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 liftgate350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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