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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: $37,075

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,826

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $32,028 $26,762 $30,324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
Cargo cover 182 175  
Roof rack crossbars 199 190  
All-weather floor mats 72 300 300
Class II trailer hitch 634 365 365
Remote start 445    
Cargo net 90    
Universal garage door opener 76    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   495 495
Safety Package   590  
Power liftgate   595  
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
Cargo cover 118 154  
Roof rack crossbars 117 167  
All-weather floor mats 46 264 264
Class II trailer hitch 475 321 321
Remote start 333    
Cargo net 58    
Universal garage door opener 49    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   436 436
Safety Package   519  
Power liftgate   524  
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   880  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Options (change) 3,720 8,030 5,480
Options (change) 2,838 7,189 4,945
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $38,890 $37,075 $38,275
Total Invoice $35,741 $34,826 $36,144

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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: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,083
Model Year201720152015
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$38,890$37,075$38,275
Adjustments for Features-4,3500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$37,075$37,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$35,741$34,826$36,144
Adjustments for Features-3,9980-803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,743$34,826$35,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201720152015
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,340$4,990$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9980-803

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20172015
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.4,083 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested152555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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