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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,039

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $381

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,144

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $78

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $23,300
Base Invoice $20,877 $21,721
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 250  
2LT Equipment Group 1,130  
CD changer, in-dash 395  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 695  
Leather seating surfaces 545  
Autobahn Package   3,020
Cargo net   69
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 208  
2LT Equipment Group 938  
CD changer, in-dash 327  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Sunroof 577  
Leather seating surfaces 452  
Autobahn Package   2,796
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,430 3,089
Options (change) 3,677 2,851
Destination 590 650
Total Price $27,420 $27,039
Total Invoice $25,144 $25,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $267
Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,420$27,039
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$26,669
Total Invoice$25,144$25,222
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,144$24,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,895$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length188.8 in165.8 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested85069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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