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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison

Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison:
Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison:

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For the Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Outback vs. Equinox Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Outback and Equinox will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Equinox LT's price is $1,697 lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5 XT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Outback vs. Equinox Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Equinox LT, the Subaru Outback 2.5 XT includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $2525 adjustment for the Chevrolet Equinox LT's additional features, the Chevrolet Equinox LT is $1,697 less than the Subaru Outback 2.5 XT.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,010
Model Year200620122012
ModelOutbackEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XTLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers120, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price32,17233,00034,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price32,17230,47531,010
Cost Above Minimum00535
Total Invoice29,76931,14232,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,383-3,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice29,76928,75929,323
Cost Above Minimum00564

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
Difference: 828
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
Difference: 1,373
Model Year200620122012
ModelOutbackEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XTLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price28,59525,05029,220
Base Invoice26,64123,79827,759
Auto-dimming rearview mirror183  
Limited Package2,400  
Class II trailer hitch369355355
2LT Equipment Group 1,820 
AWD 1,7501,750
3.0L V6 1,5001,500
Sunroof 900900
Leather seating surfaces 800 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 
Limited Package 0 
Class II trailer hitch 312 
2LT Equipment Group 1,729 
AWD 1,662 
3.0L V6 1,320 
Sunroof 792 
Leather seating surfaces 704 
Total options2,9527,1254,505
Total options2,5036,5194,086
Destination625825825
Total Price32,17233,00034,550
Total Invoice29,76931,14232,670

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620122012
ModelOutbackEquinoxEquinox
Trim2.5 XTLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front seat active head restraints$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $100$100
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $100$100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$25  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated side glass $300$300
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Spotter mirrors $40$40
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,490$8,015$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,383-3,347

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.5 in
Length188.7 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height63.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,500 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recline, passenger100No
Power fore-aft, passenger100No
Manual lumbar, passenger50No
Center armrest(s)50Yes
Sunroof, large1200No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested145060%

Option Package Details
LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested50032%
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)50No
Total Requested100095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)50No
Total Requested100095%
Total Not Requested505%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Outback

Price of the Subaru Outback: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Compared to Many of the same type autos You get alot for the Money.Many competitors have the options but everything seems ala cart
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price new was $33K; about the same as every other car we considered, including the LR2, C300, XC70.
2006 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Got a great deal on a used 2006/
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 6 year plan @ 2.9%
Price of the Subaru Outback: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Very expensive.
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 During Cash for Clunkers Subarus had limited incentives compared to other vehicles normally selling at a higher price point and with more content.
2007 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 $33,000 starting price. For what amounts to a nice station wagon.
2007 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very high resale values and popularity make the car very popular for resales. Unfortunately the vehicle has a higher sticker price. This is easily offset in the long run on reliability.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Damn, it was expensive (one year old and cost $24K, original price something like $32.5K) but you get what you pay for I think.
2003 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD		 High price for its class

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Equinox

Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 It was affordable at the time.
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 0% for 60 months with many other incentives.
Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Except for GM supplier pricing, no budging on price. Much more expensive compared to Escape
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price with our desired features was higher than same features in Terrain.
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No discounts available, since the car is very popular.
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Equinox had a comparible price range, but there financing was not as attractive as Ford

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