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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: $36,550

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,330

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $33,675 $24,576 $29,436
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Class II trailer hitch 619 355 355
Roof rack crossbars 181 190  
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68    
All-weather floor mats 81    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Mud guards   300 300
Cargo cover   175  
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Power liftgate   595  
Navigation system   795 795
Safety Package   590  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Class II trailer hitch 464 312 312
Roof rack crossbars 117 167  
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44    
All-weather floor mats 52    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Mud guards   264 264
Cargo cover   154  
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Power liftgate   524  
Navigation system   700 700
Safety Package   519  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 1,867 9,820 5,600
Options (change) 1,317 8,894 5,050
Destination 915 860 860
Total Price $38,872 $36,550 $37,445
Total Invoice $35,907 $34,330 $35,346

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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: $2,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,487
Model Year201820132013
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTLTZ
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)225/55-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$38,872$36,550$37,445
Adjustments for Features-4,4000-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,472$36,550$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295
Total Invoice$35,907$34,330$35,346
Adjustments for Features-4,0640-566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,843$34,330$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820132013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,365$4,965$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0640-566

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,653 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
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

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

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