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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: $39,110

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $17,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,023

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $15,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,800 $48,200
Base Invoice $29,260 $44,098
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Advance Package   7,950
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 7,315 7,950
Options (change) 6,768 7,194
Destination 995 895
Total Price $39,110 $57,045
Total Invoice $37,023 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,518
Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$39,110$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,680$57,045
Total Invoice$37,023$52,187
Adjustments for Features-1,3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,669$52,187

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,045$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.2 in
Length183.1 in195.8 in
Width72.6 in72.7 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested147560%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested117542%

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