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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,636

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3EquinoxEquinox
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $23,798 $27,759
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500      
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600    
iPod integration 350 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Cargo mat 155 155 155 155    
Convenience Package       750    
Driver Assistance Package       1,400    
Active Lane Assist       650    
Navigation system         795 795
2LT Equipment Group         1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink         100 100
Leather seating surfaces         800  
Sunroof         900 900
Forward collision warning           295
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467      
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418    
iPod integration 325 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
Cargo mat 144 144 144 144    
Convenience Package       697    
Driver Assistance Package       1,302    
Active Lane Assist       605    
Navigation system         700 700
2LT Equipment Group         1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink         88 88
Leather seating surfaces         704  
Sunroof         792 792
Forward collision warning           260
Options (change) 3,455 3,455 3,455 6,105 4,415 2,090
Options (change) 3,215 3,215 3,215 5,677 4,013 1,840
Destination 895 895 895 895 825 825
Total Price $34,250 $36,950 $37,550 $48,100 $30,290 $32,135
Total Invoice $31,918 $34,428 $34,986 $44,796 $28,636 $30,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,859
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3EquinoxEquinox
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,250$36,950$37,550$48,100$30,290$32,135
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-5,775-610-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,250$36,950$35,850$42,325$29,680$30,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$8,075$0$480
Total Invoice$31,918$34,428$34,986$44,796$28,636$30,424
Adjustments for Features00-1,584-5,378-577-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,918$34,428$33,402$39,418$28,059$28,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$7,500$0$495

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3EquinoxEquinox
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Power liftgate     $350
Proximity key   $250  
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200 $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack     $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0  
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet   $150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,755$6,455$10,530$5,365$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$5,775$610$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-5,378-577-1,870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Equinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.5 in
Length175.4 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height55.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,762 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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