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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: $33,705

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020142014
ModelForesterForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedTouring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $27,955 $31,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350   795 795
Rear bumper protector 98 98    
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 355 355
All-weather floor mats 81 81    
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 190  
Remote start 455 455    
Cargo net 68 68    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Mud guards     300 300
Cargo cover     175  
Safety Package     590  
Power liftgate     595  
Floor mats     80 80
Sunroof     995 995
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156   700 700
Rear bumper protector 63 63    
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 312 312
All-weather floor mats 52 52    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 167  
Remote start 341 341    
Cargo net 44 44    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Mud guards     264 264
Cargo cover     154  
Safety Package     519  
Power liftgate     524  
Floor mats     71 71
Sunroof     876 876
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 3,217 1,867 4,875 2,525
Options (change) 2,473 1,317 4,291 2,223
Destination 1,010 1,010 875 875
Total Price $35,322 $37,472 $33,705 $35,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,762
Model Year2020202020142014
ModelForesterForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedTouring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,322$37,472$33,705$35,050
Adjustments for Features-1,840-5,9000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,482$31,572$33,705$34,200
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$495

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2020202020142014
ModelForesterForesterEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedTouring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Proximity key $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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$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$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Total Value of Features$5,755$9,815$3,915$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$5,900$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-181-3660-804

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202014
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.3,778 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 2LT

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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