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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,255

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
TrimLTLTZTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $24,615
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $23,200
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 795 795 1,790
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Sunroof 900 900  
iPod integration     0
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 700 700 1,581
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Sunroof 792 792  
iPod integration     0
6-speed automated manual     1,099
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 5,015 3,195 4,190
Options (change) 4,541 2,812 3,828
Destination 825 825 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,890 $33,240 $28,255
Total Invoice $29,164 $31,396 $26,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year201220122010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
TrimLTLTZTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine264hp V6264hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,890$33,240$28,255
Adjustments for Features-1,810-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,080$29,565$28,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0
Total Invoice$29,164$31,396$26,478
Adjustments for Features-1,709-3,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,455$27,925$26,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
TrimLTLTZTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,680$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,709-3,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122010
ModelEquinoxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in179.3 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft366.9 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 lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested117580%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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