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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200920092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxISISIS
TrimLTLTZSport250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
2LT Equipment Group 1,325          
Leather seating surfaces 595          
Heated front seats 250          
Side curtain airbags 395   395      
Sunroof 695 695   0 0  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 2,550 2,550 2,570
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 350          
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890      
Cargo net       64 64 64
Rear bumper protector       76 76 76
Rear spoiler       389 389  
Satellite radio       579 579 579
2LT Equipment Group 1,100          
Leather seating surfaces 494          
Heated front seats 208          
Side curtain airbags 328   328      
Sunroof 577 577   0 0  
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 2,150 2,150 2,166
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 290          
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739      
Cargo net       39 39 39
Rear bumper protector       53 53 53
Rear spoiler       268 268  
Satellite radio       463 463 463
Options (change) 5,755 2,840 3,430 3,658 3,658 3,289
Options (change) 4,777 2,357 2,847 2,973 2,973 2,721
Destination 615 615 615 825 825 825
Total Price $30,275 $31,265 $32,160 $35,638 $41,088 $60,724
Total Invoice $27,743 $28,974 $29,750 $31,525 $36,376 $53,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,203
Model Year200820082008200920092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxISISIS
TrimLTLTZSport250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$30,275$31,265$32,160$35,638$41,088$60,724
Adjustments for Features-175-4250-835-1,785-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,100$30,840$32,160$34,803$39,303$56,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$2,060$0$4,500$21,736
Total Invoice$27,743$28,974$29,750$31,525$36,376$53,928
Adjustments for Features-160-3940-739-1,580-3,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$28,580$29,750$30,786$34,796$50,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$997$2,167$0$4,010$19,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820082008200920092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxISISIS
TrimLTLTZSport250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry   $225$225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Purse holder$0$0$0   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Compass$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,220$3,795$4,630$5,580$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$425$0$835$1,785$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-3940-739-1,580-3,717

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelEquinoxIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.5 in
Length188.8 in180.1 in
Width71.4 in70.9 in
Height69.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested77558%
Total Not Requested55042%

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
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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