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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,810

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,037

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $22,795 $23,995
Side curtain airbags 395   395    
Satellite radio 200        
Sunroof 695 695      
Navigation system   2,145 2,145    
Roof rails     150    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890    
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Side curtain airbags 328   328    
Satellite radio 166        
Sunroof 577 577      
Navigation system   1,780 1,780    
Roof rails     125    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739    
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Options (change) 1,290 2,840 3,580 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,071 2,357 2,972 2,193 2,193
Destination 615 615 615 770 770
Total Price $25,810 $31,265 $32,310 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $24,037 $28,974 $29,875 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $232
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7260, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,810$31,265$32,310$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-2,500-1,565-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$28,590$29,810$25,500$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$4,000$0$2,100
Total Invoice$24,037$28,974$29,875$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features0-2,479-2,312-1,489-681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,037$26,495$27,563$24,269$26,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,458$3,526$0$2,008

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote keyless entry$225  $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225$225  
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,825$6,650$5,715$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$2,500$1,565$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,479-2,312-1,489-681

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length188.8 in179.3 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in
Height69.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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