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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxBeetle
TrimSportTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,115 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,288 $22,459
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Navigation system 2,145  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Navigation system 1,780  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,430 5,700
Options (change) 2,847 5,472
Destination 615 770
Total Price $32,160 $29,865
Total Invoice $29,750 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,035
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxBeetle
TrimSportTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,160$29,865
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$29,865
Total Invoice$29,750$28,701
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,736$28,701

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxBeetle
TrimSportTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$3,930$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in99.9 in
Length188.8 in168.4 in
Width71.4 in71.2 in
Height69.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,907 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft329.9 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
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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