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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,590

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,824

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $5,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEquinoxGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLTZLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,220 $36,795 $39,895 $54,670
Base Invoice $27,759 $34,724 $37,545 $52,150
MyLink / Intellilink 100      
Navigation system 795      
Class II trailer hitch 355      
Engine-block heater 100 50 50 50
Sunroof 900      
Forward collision warning 295      
Media Center 730N   465    
Trailer Tow Group   595 595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,540
Luxury Group II       4,495
Class IV trailer hitch       995
MyLink / Intellilink 88      
Navigation system 700      
Class II trailer hitch 312      
Engine-block heater 88 45 45 45
Sunroof 792      
Forward collision warning 260      
Media Center 730N   414    
Trailer Tow Group   530 530  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,261
Luxury Group II       4,001
Class IV trailer hitch       886
Options (change) 2,545 1,110 645 8,080
Options (change) 2,240 989 575 7,193
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $32,590 $38,830 $41,465 $63,675
Total Invoice $30,824 $36,638 $39,045 $60,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,535
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEquinoxGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLTZLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$32,590$38,830$41,465$63,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-4,655-8,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,590$36,415$36,810$54,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395$18,480
Total Invoice$30,824$36,638$39,045$60,268
Adjustments for Features0-2,279-4,383-8,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,824$34,359$34,662$51,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303$17,599

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEquinoxGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimLTZLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350 $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Lane departure warning$200   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Performance meter   $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$7,880$10,120$14,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$4,655$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279-4,383-8,310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122012
ModelEquinoxGrand Cherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in114.8 in
Length187.8 in189.8 in
Width72.5 in76.3 in
Height66.3 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,762 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested200078%

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