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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,273

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterEquinox
TrimPremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $28,115
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Remote start 455  
Fog lights 382  
Cargo net 68  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Roof rack crossbars 181 150
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Side curtain airbags   395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Roof rails   150
Sunroof   695
AWD   1,625
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Remote start 341  
Fog lights 286  
Cargo net 44  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Roof rack crossbars 117 125
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Side curtain airbags   328
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   290
Roof rails   125
Sunroof   577
AWD   1,519
Options (change) 2,603 3,365
Options (change) 1,925 2,964
Destination 975 615
Total Price $30,273 $32,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,099
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterEquinox
TrimPremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,273$32,095
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,893$32,095

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterEquinox
TrimPremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.5 in
Length182.1 in188.8 in
Width71.5 in71.4 in
Height67.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

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%

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