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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLTLTZSportSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $16,381 $19,538
Satellite radio 200        
Sunroof 695 695 695 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash 435   435    
Side curtain airbags 395   395    
Heated front seats       225  
Rear spoiler       479 479
CD changer, remote       499 499
Satellite radio 166        
Sunroof 577 577 577 883  
CD changer, in-dash 361   361    
Side curtain airbags 328   328    
Heated front seats       199  
Rear spoiler       310 310
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 1,725 695 1,525 2,203 978
Options (change) 1,432 577 1,266 1,732 650
Destination 615 615 615 650 650
Total Price $26,245 $29,120 $30,255 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $24,398 $27,194 $28,169 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,232
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLTLTZSportSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,245$29,120$30,255$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-2,585-4,660-3,3350-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,660$24,460$26,920$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$3,260$0$575
Total Invoice$24,398$27,194$28,169$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-2,403-4,352-3,1050-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,995$22,842$25,064$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$847$3,069$0$899

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLTLTZSportSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
5-speed manual   $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote keyless entry$225  $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225$225  
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,750$5,425$2,090$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$4,660$3,335$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,403-4,352-3,1050-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelEquinoxNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in98.7 in
Length188.8 in161.1 in
Width71.4 in67.9 in
Height69.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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