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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: $35,270

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $8,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,693

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $7,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelTLEquinox
TrimSH-AWDSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,855 $29,445
Base Invoice $36,112 $27,531
Technology Package 3,730  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
Navigation system   2,145
AWD   1,995
Technology Package 3,420  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
Navigation system   1,780
AWD   1,865
Options (change) 3,730 5,130
Options (change) 3,420 4,467
Destination 885 695
Total Price $43,470 $35,270
Total Invoice $40,417 $32,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,870
Model Year20112009
ModelTLEquinox
TrimSH-AWDSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,470$35,270
Adjustments for Features-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,400$35,270
Total Invoice$40,417$32,693
Adjustments for Features-2,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,563$32,693

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelTLEquinox
TrimSH-AWDSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,105$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelTLEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.5 in
Length195.3 in188.8 in
Width74.0 in71.4 in
Height57.2 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.167.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested119054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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