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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: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxBeetle
TrimLTLTZTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $22,459
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
6-speed automated manual     1,100
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,915 3,295 5,700
Options (change) 5,333 2,900 5,472
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $31,790 $33,340 $29,865
Total Invoice $29,956 $31,484 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxBeetle
TrimLTLTZTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,790$33,340$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2,155-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,635$30,220$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,956$31,484$28,701
Adjustments for Features-2,031-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,925$28,538$28,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxBeetle
TrimLTLTZTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,905$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,031-2,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelEquinoxBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in99.9 in
Length187.8 in168.4 in
Width72.5 in71.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested115078%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%

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