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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: $38,862

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,579

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $30,800
Base Invoice $31,569 $29,260
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Engine-block heater 133 100
All-weather floor mats 72 150
Roof rack crossbars 199 270
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo area partition net 58  
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Cargo net 90  
Cargo Package   295
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
4WD   1,805
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Engine-block heater 86 91
All-weather floor mats 46 137
Roof rack crossbars 117 246
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo area partition net 37  
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Cargo net 58  
Cargo Package   268
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
4WD   1,791
Options (change) 4,217 9,935
Options (change) 3,160 9,301
Destination 850 995
Total Price $38,862 $41,730
Total Invoice $35,579 $39,556

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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: $343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,584
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-19
Total Price$38,862$41,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,862$39,205
Total Invoice$35,579$39,556
Adjustments for Features0-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,579$37,163

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,980$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,393

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length180.9 in183.1 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height66.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65026%
Total Not Requested182574%

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