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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: $38,925

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $862

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Model Year20182016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $29,940
Base Invoice $33,675 $28,443
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Roof rack crossbars 181 195
All-weather floor mats 81 200
Class II trailer hitch 619 365
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Driver Confidence Package   495
Technology Package   890
3.6L V6   1,500
Driver Confidence Package II   395
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Roof rack crossbars 117 177
All-weather floor mats 52 182
Class II trailer hitch 464 332
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Driver Confidence Package   450
Technology Package   810
3.6L V6   1,365
Driver Confidence Package II   359
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 1,920 8,130
Options (change) 1,351 7,465
Destination 915 895
Total Price $38,925 $38,965
Total Invoice $35,941 $36,803

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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: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$38,925$38,965
Adjustments for Features-3,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,440$38,965
Total Invoice$35,941$36,803
Adjustments for Features-3,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,723$36,803

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterEquinox
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
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 tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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 audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,725$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182016
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.4,112 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 LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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