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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: $31,890

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLTLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $25,235 $29,140 $29,445
Navigation system 1,350   2,145 2,145 2,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Rear bumper protector 98 98      
Cargo net 68 68      
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 150 150 150
Remote start 455 455      
Class II trailer hitch 619 619      
2LT Equipment Group     1,325    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350 350 350
Heated front seats     250    
Leather seating surfaces     595    
Sunroof     750 750  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     395    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         990
Roof rails         150
Navigation system 1,156   1,780 1,780 1,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Rear bumper protector 63 63      
Cargo net 44 44      
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 124 124 124
Remote start 341 341      
Class II trailer hitch 464 464      
2LT Equipment Group     1,100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290 290 290
Heated front seats     208    
Leather seating surfaces     494    
Sunroof     622 622  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     328    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         822
Roof rails         124
Options (change) 3,016 1,666 5,960 3,395 3,785
Options (change) 2,343 1,187 4,946 2,816 3,140
Destination 975 975 695 695 695
Total Price $34,786 $36,936 $31,890 $33,230 $33,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,592
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLTLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A5A5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,786$36,936$31,890$33,230$33,925
Adjustments for Features-4,795-8,8550-250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,991$28,081$31,890$32,980$33,850
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$1,090$1,960

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLTLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats $50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,065$12,125$3,270$3,520$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$8,855$0$250$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-457-5180-231-69

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192009
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 Weight3,450 lb.3,603 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in41.2 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 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

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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