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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,440

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,530

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelA3EquinoxEquinox
Trim3.2 S lineLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $32,471 $23,798 $27,759
Navigation system 1,950 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435    
Heated front seats 450    
iPod integration 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Navigation system 1,813 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405    
Heated front seats 418    
iPod integration 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 4,385 7,565 4,945
Options (change) 4,077 6,907 4,474
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $40,075 $33,440 $34,990
Total Invoice $37,323 $31,530 $33,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,618
Model Year200820122012
ModelA3EquinoxEquinox
Trim3.2 S lineLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$40,075$33,440$34,990
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$32,565$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$37,323$31,530$33,058
Adjustments for Features0-825-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,323$30,705$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelA3EquinoxEquinox
Trim3.2 S lineLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,590$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Equinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.5 in
Length168.7 in187.8 in
Width69.5 in72.5 in
Height56.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 audio100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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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