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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: $30,734

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,494

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,965

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $23,040
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $21,473
Navigation system 1,350     2,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 150
Remote start 455 455 455  
Side curtain airbags       395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       350
2LT Equipment Group       1,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Satellite radio       199
Heated front seats       250
Leather seating surfaces       595
Sunroof       695
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers       325
Navigation system 1,156     1,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 125
Remote start 341 341 341  
Side curtain airbags       328
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       291
2LT Equipment Group       1,062
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Satellite radio       165
Heated front seats       208
Leather seating surfaces       494
Sunroof       577
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers       270
Options (change) 2,918 1,568 1,568 7,079
Options (change) 2,280 1,124 1,124 5,877
Destination 915 915 915 615
Total Price $33,228 $35,573 $38,573 $30,734
Total Invoice $30,700 $32,926 $35,714 $27,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,027
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4185hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/60-17
Total Price$33,228$35,573$38,573$30,734
Adjustments for Features-4,570-8,630-8,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,658$26,943$29,643$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,700$32,926$35,714$27,965
Adjustments for Features-4,222-7,988-8,2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,478$24,938$27,446$27,965
Cost Above Minimum$1,540$0$2,508$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelForesterForesterForesterEquinox
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Purse holder   $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,490$11,550$11,850$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,570$8,630$8,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,222-7,988-8,2680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,323 lb.3,669 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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