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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: $27,825

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,641

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $6,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxJetta
TrimPremier Turbo DieselTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $22,775
Base Invoice $31,350 $21,864
Infotainment II Package 1,125  
All-weather floor mats 150 235
Navigation Package   1,130
Premium Package   1,440
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Infotainment II Package 1,024  
All-weather floor mats 137 185
Navigation Package   1,084
Premium Package   1,382
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,275 4,280
Options (change) 1,161 4,007
Destination 995 770
Total Price $35,270 $27,825
Total Invoice $33,506 $26,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxJetta
TrimPremier Turbo DieselTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$35,270$27,825
Adjustments for Features-5,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$27,825
Total Invoice$33,506$26,641
Adjustments for Features-5,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,310$26,641

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxJetta
TrimPremier Turbo DieselTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$8,235$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in104.4 in
Length183.1 in182.2 in
Width72.6 in70.0 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,485 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel

Infotainment II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested150098%

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