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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: $35,375

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $29,940
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
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  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
Driver Confidence Package     495
Technology Package     890
Driver Confidence Package II     395
Sunroof     995
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
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  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Driver Confidence Package     450
Technology Package     810
Driver Confidence Package II     359
Sunroof     905
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 3,270 1,920 4,880
Options (change) 2,507 1,351 4,438
Destination 1,010 1,010 895
Total Price $35,375 $37,525 $35,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,730
Model Year202020202016
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLTZ
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)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,375$37,525$35,715
Adjustments for Features-950-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,425$32,515$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202020202016
ModelForesterForesterEquinox
TrimLimitedTouringLTZ
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 
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 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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
Sunroof  $900
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 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $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
Total Value of Features$5,340$9,400$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-94-3150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202016
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 LTZ

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%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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