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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: $33,420

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,466

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $31,569 $22,952 $27,141
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Engine-block heater 133 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 634 350 350
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Cargo cover 182    
Remote start 445    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Cargo Management Package   245  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Power liftgate   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Engine-block heater 86 88 88
Class II trailer hitch 475 308 308
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 118    
Remote start 333    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Cargo Management Package   216  
AWD   1,663 1,663
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Power liftgate   436  
Options (change) 1,887 8,450 4,850
Options (change) 1,319 7,704 4,391
Destination 850 810 810
Total Price $36,532 $33,420 $34,230
Total Invoice $33,738 $31,466 $32,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $951
Model Year201620112011
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,532$33,420$34,230
Adjustments for Features-1,4300-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,102$33,420$33,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360
Total Invoice$33,738$31,466$32,342
Adjustments for Features-1,3210-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,417$31,466$31,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$451

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201620112011
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$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 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,245$4,815$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3210-425

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162011
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.4,101 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft363.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

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%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
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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