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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxJetta
TrimSportGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,115 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,288 $22,795
Side curtain airbags 395  
Navigation system 2,145 900
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Side curtain airbags 328  
Navigation system 1,780 864
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,430 4,425
Options (change) 2,847 4,188
Destination 615 770
Total Price $32,160 $28,940
Total Invoice $29,750 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,317
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxJetta
TrimSportGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,160$28,940
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$28,940
Total Invoice$29,750$27,753
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,070$27,753

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxJetta
TrimSportGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,907 lb.3,157 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 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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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