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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: $27,025

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,817

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEquinoxPassatPassatPassat
TrimLT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $20,877 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 695      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Satellite radio 325      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Heated front seats 208      
Sunroof 577      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Satellite radio 270      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 4,035 710 475 475
Options (change) 3,350 565 380 380
Destination 590 820 820 820
Total Price $27,025 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $24,817 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEquinoxPassatPassatPassat
TrimLT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,025$32,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-5,535-7,645-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$26,490$27,920$30,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$24,817$30,630$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,294-7,323-7,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,817$25,336$26,742$29,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,406$3,770

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEquinoxPassatPassatPassat
TrimLT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $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   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$7,980$10,090$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,535$7,645$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,294-7,323-7,419

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
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.3,231 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 player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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