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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,330

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEquinoxPassatPassatPassat
TrimLT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $20,877 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Heated front seats 250      
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 695      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Heated front seats 208      
Satellite radio 270      
Sunroof 577      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,340 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,773 369 369 369
Destination 590 795 795 795
Total Price $26,330 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $24,240 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEquinoxPassatPassatPassat
TrimLT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,330$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-3,660-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$28,030$30,520$31,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$24,240$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,504-3,505-3,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$26,838$29,223$29,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,385$2,876

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEquinoxPassatPassatPassat
TrimLT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,170$5,830$5,830$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$3,660$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,504-3,505-3,601

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelEquinoxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.4 in
Length188.8 in191.6 in
Width71.4 in72.2 in
Height69.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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