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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: $33,785

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,269

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $1,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,115 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,288 $31,600
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Navigation system 2,145  
AWD 1,625  
Cargo net   95
Rear spoiler   375
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Navigation system 1,780  
AWD 1,519  
Cargo net   69
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,055 470
Options (change) 4,366 369
Destination 615 770
Total Price $33,785 $34,190
Total Invoice $31,269 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,785$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,785$33,945
Total Invoice$31,269$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,269$32,504

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,710$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,044 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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