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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: $33,440

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $16,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,530

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $12,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $49,300
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $43,912
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Navigation system 795 795  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Navigation system 700 700  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Options (change) 7,565 4,945 0
Options (change) 6,907 4,474 0
Destination 825 825 615
Total Price $33,440 $34,990 $49,915
Total Invoice $31,530 $33,058 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,744
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/50-17
Total Price$33,440$34,990$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$34,025$48,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,530$33,058$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-912-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,530$32,146$43,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRL
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,100$7,065$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-912-1,253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelEquinoxRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.2 in
Length187.8 in193.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,012 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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft313.1 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 mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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