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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: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $22,795
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 900
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Sunroof 900 900  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 864
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Sunroof 792 792  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 6,855 4,795 4,425
Options (change) 6,177 4,220 4,188
Destination 810 810 770
Total Price $31,825 $34,175 $28,940
Total Invoice $29,939 $32,171 $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: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $408
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,825$34,175$28,940
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$30,420$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0
Total Invoice$29,939$32,171$27,753
Adjustments for Features-1,778-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,161$28,636$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,630$6,495$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,778-3,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelEquinoxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in104.4 in
Length187.8 in182.2 in
Width72.5 in70.0 in
Height66.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested115069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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, front200Yes
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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