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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: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRabbit / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $23,300
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $21,721
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
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  
Sunroof 792 792  
Navigation system 700 700 1,589
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 7,565 4,945 5,895
Options (change) 6,907 4,474 5,458
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $33,440 $34,990 $29,845
Total Invoice $31,530 $33,058 $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: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $637
Model Year201220122008
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)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,440$34,990$29,845
Adjustments for Features-3,250-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$30,775$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,530$33,058$27,829
Adjustments for Features-3,064-3,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,466$29,076$27,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201220122008
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 cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
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
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,430$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$4,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,064-3,9820

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

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
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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