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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,445

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,157

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $12,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRio5
TrimLTLTZLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $13,600
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $13,335
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Pioneer audio system 395    
Floor mats     95
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Pioneer audio system 348    
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 1,895 1,500 95
Options (change) 1,668 1,320 72
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $27,770 $31,545 $14,445
Total Invoice $26,291 $29,904 $14,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,216
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRio5
TrimLTLTZLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17185/65-15
Total Price$27,770$31,545$14,445
Adjustments for Features-5,195-8,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,575$23,360$14,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$0
Total Invoice$26,291$29,904$14,157
Adjustments for Features-4,918-7,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,373$22,145$14,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$772$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRio5
TrimLTLTZLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power liftgate $350 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,665$8,655$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$8,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,918-7,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122012
ModelEquinoxRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.2 in
Length187.8 in159.3 in
Width72.5 in67.7 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft349.6 ft3

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