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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: $36,813

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimTouringPremierPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $30,800 $33,000
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
All-weather floor mats 81 150 150
Cargo area partition net 65    
Roof rack crossbars 181 270 270
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Cargo net 68    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895 4,515
Cargo Package   295 295
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
All-weather floor mats 52 137 137
Cargo area partition net 42    
Roof rack crossbars 117 246 246
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Cargo net 44    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724 4,108
Cargo Package   268 268
Options (change) 1,543 5,230 5,230
Options (change) 1,044 4,759 4,759
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $36,813 $37,025 $39,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,078
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimTouringPremierPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4170hp I4137hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,813$37,025$39,225
Adjustments for Features-1,50500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,308$37,025$39,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimTouringPremierPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)  $0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,285$5,780$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in107.3 in
Length182.1 in183.1 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height67.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested132554%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel

Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187539%
Total Not Requested287561%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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