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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: $31,570

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,826

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3EquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $24,576 $29,436
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Aluminum roof rails 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
All-weather floor mats 120 120    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Cargo cover     175  
2LT Equipment Group     1,870  
Mud guards     300 300
Sunroof     900 900
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Aluminum roof rails 466 466    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
All-weather floor mats 112 112    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Cargo cover     154  
2LT Equipment Group     1,776  
Mud guards     264 264
Sunroof     792 792
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 7,770 7,770 4,840 1,995
Options (change) 7,230 7,230 4,390 1,756
Destination 875 875 860 860
Total Price $35,915 $38,895 $31,570 $33,840
Total Invoice $33,466 $36,239 $29,826 $32,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,514
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3EquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,915$38,895$31,570$33,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-925-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$37,845$30,645$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$520
Total Invoice$33,466$36,239$29,826$32,052
Adjustments for Features0-978-874-2,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,466$35,261$28,952$29,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$566

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3EquinoxEquinox
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,980$4,855$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$925$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-874-2,534

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,778 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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