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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: $29,845

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $23,300
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $21,721
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Cargo Management Package 245    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,800
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Sunroof 795 795  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
iPod integration     0
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Cargo Management Package 216    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 1,589
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Leather seating surfaces 924    
Sunroof 700 700  
AWD 1,663 1,663  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 9,820 6,440 5,895
Options (change) 8,912 5,791 5,458
Destination 745 745 650
Total Price $34,100 $35,405 $29,845
Total Invoice $32,015 $33,345 $27,829

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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: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,060
Model Year201020102008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,100$35,405$29,845
Adjustments for Features-3,330-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$31,275$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$32,015$33,345$27,829
Adjustments for Features-3,126-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,889$29,455$27,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201020102008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,470$7,270$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,126-3,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102008
ModelEquinoxRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in165.8 in
Width72.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested147579%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
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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