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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,650 $29,940 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,318 $28,443 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Convenience Package 1,200          
Technology Package 500 890        
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 995 995        
Enhanced Convenience Package   950        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Convenience Package 1,092          
Technology Package 455 810        
All-weather floor mats 182 182 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 905 905        
Enhanced Convenience Package   864        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 2,895 3,035 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 2,634 2,761 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 895 895 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,440 $33,870 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $28,847 $32,099 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,300
Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,440$33,870$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-3,040-5,3800-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$28,490$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$28,847$32,099$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-2,881-5,0990-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,966$27,000$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,034$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Power liftgate $350    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover $75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net $40    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player  $125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
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    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,380$6,720$1,340$1,440$2,540$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$5,380$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,881-5,0990-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,765 lb.2,805 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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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