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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: $33,850

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,513

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $2,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $29,445
Base Invoice $31,569 $27,531
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 445  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 150
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rails   150
AWD   1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 333  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Engine-block heater 86 62
Roof rack crossbars 117 124
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rails   124
AWD   1,865
Options (change) 1,795 3,710
Options (change) 1,259 3,287
Destination 850 695
Total Price $36,440 $33,850
Total Invoice $33,678 $31,513

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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: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,440$33,850
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,940$33,850
Total Invoice$33,678$31,513
Adjustments for Features-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,443$31,513

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,350$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2350

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length180.9 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in71.4 in
Height66.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft367.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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