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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: $22,560

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,630

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelEquinoxJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,877 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695          
Side curtain airbags 395          
Sunroof 695 1,340        
Heated front seats 250          
2LT Equipment Group 1,130          
Satellite radio 325          
CD changer, in-dash 395          
Convenience Package   1,350        
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375
Premium Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577          
Side curtain airbags 328          
Sunroof 577 1,287        
Heated front seats 208          
2LT Equipment Group 938          
Satellite radio 270          
CD changer, in-dash 327          
Convenience Package   1,296        
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300
Premium Package     1,382      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 3,885 3,065 1,815 375 375 2,425
Options (change) 3,225 2,883 1,682 300 300 2,268
Destination 590 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $26,875 $22,560 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940
Total Invoice $24,692 $21,630 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,872
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelEquinoxJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,875$22,560$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940
Adjustments for Features-1,2950-450-1,325-2,425-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,580$22,560$24,910$23,265$23,525$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350$705$965$3,355
Total Invoice$24,692$21,630$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833
Adjustments for Features-1,1900-431-1,270-2,325-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,502$21,630$23,885$22,307$22,558$24,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,255$677$928$3,220

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelEquinoxJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0 $0  
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo net$40     
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Purse holder$0     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150     
Automatic headlights$125     
Compass$0    $0
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,235$1,940$2,390$3,265$4,365$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0$450$1,325$2,425$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1900-431-1,270-2,325-983

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in104.4 in
Length188.8 in182.2 in
Width71.4 in70.0 in
Height69.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested85069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested756%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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