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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,690

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,868

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelTLEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $30,991 $23,798 $27,759
Navigation system 2,500 795 795
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Navigation system 2,292 700 700
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,500 5,815 3,195
Options (change) 2,292 5,245 2,812
Destination 715 825 825
Total Price $36,940 $31,690 $33,240
Total Invoice $33,998 $29,868 $31,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,281
Model Year200820122012
ModelTLEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,940$31,690$33,240
Adjustments for Features0-160-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$31,530$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$33,998$29,868$31,396
Adjustments for Features0-151-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$29,717$30,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$616

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelTLEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,065$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-151-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelTLEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.5 in
Length189.3 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height56.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.563.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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