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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,270

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,693

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $6,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEquinoxTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,445 $38,155
Base Invoice $27,531 $35,025
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Navigation system 2,145 1,850
AWD 1,995  
Package 401A   2,000
Remote start   425
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Navigation system 1,780 1,610
AWD 1,865  
Package 401A   1,740
Remote start   398
Options (change) 5,130 4,275
Options (change) 4,467 3,748
Destination 695 795
Total Price $35,270 $43,225
Total Invoice $32,693 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,914
Model Year20092012
ModelEquinoxTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$35,270$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$39,990
Total Invoice$32,693$39,568
Adjustments for Features0-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,693$36,607

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelEquinoxTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,735$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,961

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelEquinoxTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in112.9 in
Length188.8 in202.9 in
Width71.4 in76.2 in
Height69.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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