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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: $32,375

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020112011
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $24,160 $28,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Class II trailer hitch 619 350 350
Power liftgate 450 495  
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Cargo cover 172    
Remote start 455    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Cargo Management Package   245  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Class II trailer hitch 464 308 308
Power liftgate 413 436  
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 111    
Remote start 341    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Cargo Management Package   216  
AWD   1,663 1,663
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 3,970 7,550 4,750
Options (change) 3,114 6,912 4,303
Destination 1,010 810 810
Total Price $32,375 $32,520 $34,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,736
Model Year202020112011
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,375$32,520$34,130
Adjustments for Features-1,4600-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$32,520$32,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202020112011
ModelForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,600$5,140$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-1,276

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,449 lb.4,101 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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