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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: $31,770

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192017
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $26,750
Navigation system 1,350    
Rear bumper protector 98 98  
All-weather floor mats 81 81 200
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 365
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 195
Remote start 455 455  
Cargo net 68 68  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Sun, Sound, and Navigation Package     1,495
Convenience Package     1,300
Cargo cover     175
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Navigation system 1,156    
Rear bumper protector 63 63  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 182
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 332
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 177
Remote start 341 341  
Cargo net 44 44  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Sun, Sound, and Navigation Package     1,360
Convenience Package     1,183
Cargo cover     159
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 2,905 1,555 4,125
Options (change) 2,271 1,115 3,752
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $34,675 $36,825 $31,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,402
Model Year201920192017
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,675$36,825$31,770
Adjustments for Features-3,575-7,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,100$29,190$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201920192017
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$7,015$11,075$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$7,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-335-4330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192017
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.5 in
Length182.1 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height67.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft363.7 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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sun, Sound, and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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