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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $22,795
Navigation system 795 795 900
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Mud guards 300 300  
Floor mats 80 80  
Sunroof 995 995  
Autobahn Package     2,050
All-weather floor mats     235
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system 700 700 864
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Mud guards 264 264  
Floor mats 71 71  
Sunroof 876 876  
Autobahn Package     1,968
All-weather floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,670 3,670 3,560
Options (change) 3,231 3,231 3,317
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $32,500 $36,195 $28,075
Total Invoice $30,663 $34,174 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year201420142012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,500$36,195$28,075
Adjustments for Features-2,975-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$30,205$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$30,663$34,174$26,882
Adjustments for Features-2,807-5,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,856$28,518$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning $200 
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
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 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,630$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-5,6560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,922 lb.3,124 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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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