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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: $32,745

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,992

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,918

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelA3 / S3EquinoxEquinox
TrimA3 e-tronLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $35,248 $23,798 $27,759
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Roof rails 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Cargo mat 155    
iPod integration 350    
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
AWD   1,750 1,750
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Roof rails 467    
Heated front seats 467    
Cargo mat 144    
iPod integration 325    
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
AWD   1,662 1,662
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,080 6,870 4,250
Options (change) 1,939 6,295 3,862
Destination 925 825 825
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $36,737 $32,745 $34,295
Total Invoice $33,944 $30,918 $32,446

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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: $3,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,897
Model Year201620122012
ModelA3 / S3EquinoxEquinox
TrimA3 e-tronLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,737$32,745$34,295
Adjustments for Features-1400-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,597$32,745$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$33,944$30,918$32,446
Adjustments for Features-1290-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,815$30,918$31,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201620122012
ModelA3 / S3EquinoxEquinox
TrimA3 e-tronLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,615$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1290-913

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Equinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.5 in
Length169.8 in187.8 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height56.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
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 Requested70047%
Total Not Requested77553%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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