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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,070

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $18,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,918

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $15,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $48,200
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $44,098
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Chrome Appearance Package 695    
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Technology Package     4,150
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
Chrome Appearance Package 612    
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
AWD 1,663 1,663  
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 10,100 6,545 4,150
Options (change) 9,156 5,883 3,756
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $35,070 $35,925 $53,245
Total Invoice $32,918 $33,834 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,000
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,070$35,925$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-715-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,070$35,210$51,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0
Total Invoice$32,918$33,834$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-673-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,918$33,161$46,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$243$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$6,720$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-1,831

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelEquinoxRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.2 in
Length187.8 in195.8 in
Width72.5 in72.7 in
Height66.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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