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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: $26,245

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,398

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSportTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $25,540
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $24,517
Side curtain airbags 395   395  
Satellite radio 200      
CD changer, in-dash 435      
Sunroof 695 695    
Navigation system   2,145 2,145 830
Roof rails     150  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890  
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Side curtain airbags 328   328  
Satellite radio 166      
CD changer, in-dash 361      
Sunroof 577 577    
Navigation system   1,780 1,780 796
Roof rails     125  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739  
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 1,725 2,840 3,580 2,580
Options (change) 1,432 2,357 2,972 2,477
Destination 615 615 615 770
Total Price $26,245 $31,265 $32,310 $28,890
Total Invoice $24,398 $28,974 $29,875 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,463
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSportTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7260, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,245$31,265$32,310$28,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-2,300-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$28,790$30,010$27,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$3,765$0
Total Invoice$24,398$28,974$29,875$27,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,294-2,127-903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,398$26,680$27,748$26,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,282$3,350$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSportTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0$0 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot   $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
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,800$6,625$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$2,300$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,294-2,127-903

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082012
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 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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